Museum Archive: Vintage Vintage Mepps Comet 5 (1970s), Brass spinning lure #10199

Brass blade surfaces on this 1970s-era spinner feature the iconic "BRITISH PATENT BREVETE FRANCE" stamp, confirming its heritage as an item assembled in the USA using French-made components. This Vintage Mepps Comet 5, product code 10199, maintains a 5/5 condition with a bright, clean finish across its 3 1/4" (8 cm) length. The construction utilizes a segmented dark grey body of four weighted sections, which provides the necessary ballast for reaching depth during a cast. A small golden bead provides spacing above the treble hook, which is distinctively dressed with a fluorescent pink plastic attractor sleeve. The blade is attached via a standard folded brass clevis, designed to allow for rotation around the central wire shaft. Every element of the hardware, from the top attachment loop to the sharp hook points, remains in a well-preserved state typical of a curated vintage collection.