Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo, 2/5oz Gold / Red fishing spoon #14637

Stamping on the convex side clearly identifies this 2/5 oz (11 g) spoon as a genuine Acme Little Cleo, a design long celebrated by anglers for its specific casting performance. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) in length, the lure showcases a two-tone Gold/Red finish, where the vibrant red accent provides a sharp contrast against the polished gold plating. This specimen, assigned product code 14637, is preserved in a 5/5 condition, retaining a high-gloss reflective surface on the gold-finished reverse. On the back, the "LITTLE CLEO®" and "2/5 OZ." markings are deeply impressed, a hallmark of Acme’s American manufacturing quality. The hardware consists of a darkened treble hook secured by a split ring, showing no wear or blunting. Designed with a unique 'hump-backed' shape, this 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) spoon is weighted for distance, while the single attachment point at the head ensures stability during the retrieve.