Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/2oz nickel/red fishing spoon #21635

Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5cm) in length, this classic spoon features the sought-after dancing dancer stamp on its reverse side. Tipping the scales at 1/2oz (14g), the nickel-plated body is accented with a bold red diagonal stripe on the convex side. This specific specimen, identified by product code 21635, represents the original era of Seneca Lure production in the USA before the brand was acquired by Acme in the early 1980s. The backside proudly displays the iconic "Hula Girl" engraving along with the Little Cleo name, a detail missing from modern reproductions and highly prized by collectors. The hardware consists of a sturdy treble hook attached via a split ring, showing a clean metallic finish on the nickel plating. Evaluated at a condition rating of 5/5, the spoon's surfaces remain bright and the red paint retains its vibrant, solid hue.