Museum Archive: Vintage Panther Martin 4 Dressed, 3/16oz Silver spinning lure #16962

Weighing 3/16oz (4.5g), this Italian-made spinner represents the classic design that has been a mainstay in trout boxes for decades. The concave silver blade is stamped with the manufacturer's mark and 'ITALY', highlighting its origins from the original production lines. Its teardrop body is finished in a bright yellow with red polka dots, providing a high-contrast visual profile. A natural brown dressed hook, secured with a neat red thread wrap, adds bulk and a lifelike silhouette to the 2" (5cm) lure. This specific specimen, cataloged as product code 16962, is in 5/5 condition with a bright, clean blade and vibrant paint. The in-line blade design, where the shaft passes directly through the metal, allows for a tight rotation around the post. This construction makes it a reliable choice for technical casting in smaller streams where maintaining a specific depth and path is critical.