Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo, 1/3oz Copper / Red fishing spoon #13489

Weighed at exactly 1/3 oz (9 g), this specific Acme Little Cleo is a fascinating transitional piece from the era immediately following Acme’s acquisition of the brand. The front of the 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) spoon features a bold red-pink stripe applied over a polished copper base, showing slight surface texture consistent with its vintage. Flipping the lure over reveals clear, deep stampings of "LITTLE CLEO" and the original "WIG-L LURE" branding, which identifies it as a rare early production under the Acme name. This specimen, assigned product code 13489, is in 5/5 condition, showing a bright, well-preserved finish and sharp edges. The hardware consists of a classic steel treble hook attached via a sturdy split ring. The back surface displays the weight marking and the USA manufacturing origin stamped directly into the copper metal. This particular color combination of copper and red was a staple for targeting trout and salmon in various water conditions.