Museum Archive: Vintage Acme Little Cleo, 3/16oz Light Blue / Nickel / Blue fishing spoon #4265

Light Blue honeycomb scaling decorates the face of this classic spoon, a design originally pioneered by the Seneca Lure company before its acquisition by Acme in the early 1980s. Weighing 3/16 oz (5 g), this specimen features a prominent brass-colored vertical stripe dividing the blue scale pattern. The reverse side reveals a clean nickel finish, deeply stamped with the iconic 'LITTLE CLEO' branding. At a compact length of 1 1/4" (3 cm), the lure retains its original hardware, including a sharp treble hook attached via a robust split ring. Identified by product code 4265, this American-made piece is in 5/5 condition, appearing exceptionally well-preserved. The paint transition from the light blue scales to the white underlay remains crisp and vibrant across the entire spoon surface.