Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo, 1/4oz yellow/green/nickel fishing spoon #21896

Stamped clearly into the polished nickel backside, the 'LITTLE CLEO ®' mark identifies this 1/4 oz (7 g) spoon as a true American classic from Acme. Measuring 1 1/2" (4 cm) in length, product code 21896 features a vibrant yellow-to-green gradient finish on the front face. The paint transitions smoothly from a bright chartreuse near the nose to a lush green at the tail, providing high visibility in various water conditions. Rated as a 5/5, the lure shows a clean, reflective nickel reverse that remains free of surface wear, highlighting the quality of its USA-based manufacturing. The signature 'hump-back' body shape is paired with a silver-finish treble hook secured by a heavy-duty split ring. An additional split ring is fitted at the top eyelet to ensure a secure line connection.