Museum Archive: Vintage Vintage Mepps Aglia 3 (1950s), 1/4oz Silver spinning lure #3944

Stamped clearly on the back of the blade with 'MADE IN FRANCE', this size 3 Mepps Aglia is a classic 1950s specimen weighing 1/4 oz (7 g). The silver-finished blade features deep impressions reading 'MEPPS 3 AGLIA' and 'BRITISH PATENT BREVETE,' marking its early patent status. Measuring 2 3/4" (7 cm) in total length, the lure is built around a heavy brass body consisting of a ribbed bell and a small top bead. These French-made components were assembled in the USA, as indicated by the historical records for product code 3944. The hardware is completed by a single treble hook attached to the wire frame, which terminates in a hand-twisted loop for line connection. In a condition rated 5/5, the metal surfaces are clean and the stampings remain sharp and legible. The wide-profile blade is attached via a brass clevis, ensuring it can rotate freely around the central shaft.