Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo, 2/5oz Gold / Tiger fishing spoon #14659

Stamped clearly into the polished gold-tone backside, the "LITTLE CLEO ® 2/5 OZ" mark identifies this classic spoon from the USA-based Acme Tackle Company. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) and weighing in at 2/5 oz (11 g), this specimen features a distinctive "Gold / Tiger" pattern that blends a metallic base with a vibrant green outer edge and sharp black vertical tiger accents. A subtle orange-pink glow washes over the upper portion of the blade, providing a nice contrast to the metallic flake finish. The hardware remains in excellent condition, rated at 5/5, indicating the lure is unused and original. Its heavy, humped shape is a hallmark of the 14659 product code, intended for long-distance casting and effective trolling. A single bronze-finish treble hook is securely attached via a sturdy gold-colored split ring at the rear, while a cleanly punched line-tie hole sits at the nose.