Museum Archive: Vintage William Shakespeare Shakespeare Jet spinner , 2/5oz Gold / Red spinning lure #3745

Gold-toned brass construction forms the base of this classic spinner's blade, which features a vibrant red holographic scale pattern on the convex face. On the reverse side, the "Shakespeare jet" name is clearly engraved in script, a hallmark of the William Shakespeare company which has its roots in Kalamazoo, Michigan since 1897. This specific specimen, identified by product code 3745, weighs 2/5 oz (12 g) and measures 2 3/4" (7 cm) from the wire loop to the bend of the hook. The body assembly is built around a central wire shaft featuring a series of segmented metal beads and a single translucent red bead positioned as a focal point. A fixed treble hook is secured to the tail, showing the robust hardware characteristic of mid-century tackle. In its current 4/5 condition, the lure shows a clean finish across the metal surfaces and holographic foil. The top wire eyelet is tightly wrapped, maintaining the structural integrity of the spinning mechanism.