Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet 2, 3/16oz Silver spinning lure #1846
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| Product Code (SKU) | 1846 |
| Brand | Mepps |
| Condition: | Used — |
| Weight | 3/16 oz (4.5 g) |
| Length | 2 1/4" (6 cm) |
| Color | Silver |
| Country of origin | Assembled in USA / (components made in France) |
| Type | Feathered |
Silver plating covers the oval-shaped blade of this size 2 spinner, which bears a distinct 'Made in France' hallmark along with its British patent stamp. Weighing in at 3/16oz (4.5g), the lure features a weighted body composed of stacked, ribbed brass-colored beads that provide substance for casting. This particular Mepps Comet 2, product code 1846, measures 2 1/4" (6cm) and showcases components manufactured in France but assembled in the USA. The treble hook is dressed with natural yellow feathers, held firmly in place by a traditional red thread wrap at the eye. Showing honest signs of its age, the lure remains in 4/5 condition, with the silver finish on the blade displaying some light surface wear and a soft, non-reflective quality. The feathered tail adds a soft, natural profile to the metal hardware, a design choice traditionally used to provide a larger visual target.
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