Museum Archive: Vintage Mepps Comet 3 Dressed, 1/4oz Brass spinning lure #3030

Stamped clearly on the blade with the 'French British Patent' mark, this vintage spinner reflects the mid-century manufacturing standards of Mepps. This Mepps Comet 3 Dressed, categorized under product code 3030, weighs 1/4oz (6.5g) and features the characteristic brass-toned segmented body. The 2 3/4" (7 cm) frame is equipped with a 1950s-style blade, a detail that points to its origin as a lure assembled in the USA using French-made parts. For hardware, it utilizes an interchangeable hook system, currently holding a treble hook dressed in squirrel tail with a red thread wrap. In its 4/5 condition, the squirrel hair has been trimmed, giving it a more compact profile while maintaining its original aesthetic. The blade is deeply embossed with the size '3' and 'Made in France' identifiers, confirming its pedigree among collectors.