Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Special Spinner, 3/16oz gold spinning lure #20353

Five graduated brass beads form the core of this 2 1/4" (6 cm) inline spinner, which weighs in at 3/16 oz (5 g). The teardrop blade is split-finished with white and gold paint on the front, while the reverse side reveals a gold surface stamped with "THOMAS SPECIAL SPINN" and the "S502 1/6 OZ" marking. A small orange bead is positioned as a spacer between the brass body and the clevis, providing a subtle color accent near the head of the lure. Carrying the product code 20353, the specimen is presented in 5/5 condition, showing clean metal surfaces and a sharp bronze treble hook. The construction relies on a heavy-duty wire shaft that maintains the alignment of the components, a hallmark of the Thomas Lure Company's manufacturing style for their freshwater spinner lineup.