Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo, 1/4oz Gold fishing spoon #7144

Gold finish covering the 1 1/2" (4cm) body is divided between a smooth polish and a textured prismatic strip, typical of these original Seneca lures produced before the brand was acquired by Acme in the early 1980s. Weighing 1/4oz (7g), the metal spoon is categorized under product code 7144 and features the deep-set rear stamp 'LITTLE CLEO WIGL-LURE A SENECA LURE' indicating its USA origins. The hardware is comprised of a bronze-toned treble hook and a strong split ring connector, both showing well-preserved integrity. With a condition rating of 5/5, the specimen shows no signs of fishing use, maintaining the clear, sharp facets of the reflective adhesive. The structural hump and wide tail section are designed for casting into varied depths or trolling behind a boat.