Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo bubbles, 2/5oz nickel fishing spoon #22863

Nickel plating covers the surface of this 2/5oz (11g) spoon, creating a high-flash profile. One side of the 2 1/4" (5.5cm) metal body features the specific 'bubbles' hammered texture, while the reverse is finished in a smooth, polished nickel. American-made construction is evident in the iconic humped profile of the 22863 model, a shape designed to sit heavy in the water during casting. Sturdy hardware includes a silver-tone treble hook joined by a strong split ring at the rear. Examining the exterior reveals a 5/5 condition, with the metallic plating showing no signs of shelf wear or oxidation. A single, precisely centered eyelet at the head provides the attachment point for a snap or leader.