Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Tornado Spoon, 1/4oz gold fishing spoon #18856

Stamping of the "TORNADO SPOON" name directly into the metal on the reverse side identifies this 1/4 oz (7 g) lure as a discontinued gem from Acme's past. Manufactured in the USA, the front face is meticulously textured with a scale-like pattern that provides a unique reflective surface. Complementing the gold base are five red and four white painted dots, arranged across the scales to add visual contrast. This specimen, assigned product code 18856, remains in 5/5 condition, showing the clarity of its original factory finish. The hardware includes a sturdy gold-toned treble hook attached via a split ring, reflecting the build quality typical of mid-century American tackle. Anglers familiar with the Acme lineage will recognize the teardrop profile designed for casting or trolling in various freshwater conditions. A single line tie hole at the nose completes the simple yet effective geometry of this vintage spoon.