Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 2/3oz gold fishing spoon #18295

Gold plating gives this 2/3 oz (18 g) spoon a warm, reflective finish that defined the early Seneca Lure era. Identified by product code 18295, the 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) body retains its original bronze-toned treble hook, with the hardware showing light signs of age that result in a respectable 4/5 condition rating. Stamped clearly on the underside is the iconic "Hula Girl" dancer icon, a detail that was famously discontinued after Seneca was acquired by Acme in the early 1980s. Alongside the Little Cleo name, the "WIGL LURE" marking remains sharp against the metallic surface. Many collectors and anglers still hold the conviction that it was this specific hula dancer engraving that cemented the lure's fame and success on the water. This specimen stands as a genuine piece of American fishing history, manufactured in the USA during a period when these artistic touches were a brand signature.