Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/2oz silver fishing spoon #21621

Silver plating over a classic teardrop shape defines this 1/2oz (14g) casting spoon. On the reverse side, the iconic Hula Girl stamp remains a centerpiece, a legendary detail that many anglers believe was the secret to the lure's historical success. Originally manufactured in the USA by the Seneca Lure Company, this Little Cleo (Hula Girl) predates the brand's acquisition by Acme in the early 1980s. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5cm), the specimen under Product Code 21621 showcases the distinctive dancer graphic and original stamping with a condition rating of 4/5. There are visible signs of finish wear along the edges and near the line-tie hole, revealing the base metal underneath, while the central stamping remains quite clear. A heavy-duty split ring connects the treble hook to the tail of the spoon, which is shaped with a deep concavity to facilitate various retrieval techniques.