Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo, 1/3oz Green Metallic / Gold fishing spoon #5296

Green metallic paint with dark, vertical accents adorns the convex side of this classic spoon, while the reverse shines in a rich gold plating. Stamped clearly into the metal is the "LITTLE CLEO" mark alongside the 1/3 oz (9 g) weight and "WGL USA" designation, identifying this as a rare transitional model produced shortly after Acme acquired the line. This 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) specimen, cataloged under product code 5296, features a robust build intended for casting across various water conditions. Its physical state is an excellent 5/5, with the metallic green finish retaining its original luster and the gold-plated side showing no signs of wear. A silver-finished treble hook is securely attached via a heavy-duty split ring at the base, while the precision-drilled line tie hole at the nose remains clean and ready for rigging.