Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Stee-Lee, 1/4oz Hammered Nickel / Green fishing spoon #10033

Hammered green finishes on the convex side provide a distinct texture that captures light differently than smooth spoons, a classic feature of this American-made hardware. Stamped clearly on the nickel-finished reverse is the "NO. 2 STEE-LEE" identifier, marking its place in the Acme catalog under product code 10033. Weighing in at 1/4 oz (7 g), this compact 1 1/2" (3.5 cm) spoon is built for precision casting or light trolling. The hardware is remarkably well-preserved, featuring a secure split ring and a sharp, three-tined treble hook. Rated at 5/5, the green enamel remains vibrant and the nickel plating is bright across the entire teardrop-shaped profile. This specific USA-made specimen showcases the manufacturing quality Acme is known for, with a cleanly drilled line-tie hole and a sturdy metal body that has resisted the elements.