Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin 4, 1/8oz Gold spinning lure #7393

Weighing in at 1/8oz (4g) with a total length of 1 1/2" (4cm), this specimen represents the precise craftsmanship of early Italian production. The convex gold-finished blade is deeply stamped with the size number 4, the Martin brand name, a classic lion logo, patent number 1009460, and its Italian origin. A signature teardrop body is finished in a high-contrast black paint with yellow spots, a pattern historically relied upon by anglers for clear and stained water alike. Built with the blade mounted directly on the wire shaft rather than a clevis, the assembly creates a streamlined profile that starts spinning the moment it meets the water. This specific lure, Product Code 7393, remains in excellent 5/5 condition, with the paint on the lead body and the metallic plating on the blade showing exceptional clarity. The business end features a sharp, bronzed treble hook secured to the heavy-duty wire loop.