Museum Archive: Acme Little Cleo, 2/5oz Gold / Orange fishing spoon #1161

Gold and orange halves divide the convex surface of this classic Acme spoon, providing a high-contrast finish for various water conditions. Weighing 2/5oz (11.5g) with a length of 2 1/4" (5.5cm), this piece reflects the manufacturing standards of the Acme Tackle Company in the USA. This particular lure, listed under product code 1161, is unused and presents in condition 6. While the original blister packaging has been torn, the lure itself maintains its factory luster and original hardware, including a sharp treble hook. The iconic 'hump-backed' shape is a hallmark of the Little Cleo line, a design engineered to provide stability during casting and specific water displacement during retrieval. Every detail on this specimen, from the clean split ring to the vibrant paint, points to its well-preserved, never-fished status.