Museum Archive: Seneca Little Cleo, 3/16oz Nickel / Green fishing spoon #7417

Weighted at 3/16 oz (5 g), the two-tone Nickel / Green finish on this vintage spoon offers a classic visual profile for casting or trolling. Measuring 1 1/4" (3 cm) in length, the spoon's polished back is clearly stamped with the "LITTLE CLEO" name, identifying its roots with the Seneca Lure company of the USA. Carrying product code 7417, this specimen represents the era before Seneca was absorbed by Acme in the early 1980s. The design includes a silver-tone treble hook secured by a split ring at the base, with a secondary split ring at the top intended for direct line attachment. Green pigment covers exactly half of the convex face, providing a sharp contrast against the reflective nickel. This lure remains unused, presenting a clean and reflective surface across both the painted and stamped metallic sections.