Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo, 3/4oz Gold / Red fishing spoon #12256

Weighed at 3/4oz (21g), this specimen features the distinctive deep-bellied shape that has defined Acme’s spoon designs for decades. The front face is finished with a striking two-tone pattern, where vibrant red paint covers exactly one half of the surface, contrasting against the polished gold plating on the other. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5cm), the metal body transitions to a solid gold-plated reverse side, where the “LITTLE CLEO” name and weight are stamped into the brass. This USA-manufactured lure, identified by product code 12256, retains a bright, mirror-like finish rated at 5/5 condition. It is rigged with a robust, tinned treble hook and heavy-duty split rings, consistent with hardware intended for casting and trolling in both fresh and saltwater. The paint transition is sharp, and the stamped lettering on the back remains crisp and legible.