Museum Archive: Vintage Vintage Mepps Aglia 2 dressed (1970s), 3/16oz Silver fishing lure #10130

Purple bucktail dressing distinguishes this 1970s specimen, providing a sharp visual contrast against the silver-finished blade. Weighing 3/16 oz (4.7 g), the lure features the classic Mepps Aglia configuration with a size 2 blade stamped with "BRITISH FRENCH PAT." on the face and "MADE IN FRANCE" on the reverse. These components represent the era when parts were manufactured in France and assembled in the USA under the direction of Todd Sheldon. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in total length, the construction includes a solid wire shaft, two brass body beads, and a bright red spacer bead positioned just above the dressed treble hook. The silver plating on the blade remains bright, contributing to its condition rating of 5/5. The hair dressing is securely tied, maintaining its original fullness from the production line. A specialized clevis allows the blade to rotate around the brass body, a fundamental design element of Andre Meulnart’s 1938 invention. This specific item, identified by product code 10130, serves as a well-preserved example of the world's most recognized spinner profile.