Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo Spoon, Yellow/Nickel, 1/2 oz (14 g), #24647

Tipping the scales at 1/2 oz (14 g), this spoon carries the weight needed for long casts across open water. The front side features a vibrant yellow finish accented by four distinct green spots and a scattering of silver glitter. Flipping the 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) lure over reveals the classic stamp alongside the iconic dancing hula girl, a signature mark from the original Seneca Lure company production. Finding a model with this specific engraving is a treat for collectors who know that later Acme-produced versions eventually phased out the dancer detail. The characteristic hump-backed shape provides the specific water displacement that defined this lure’s reputation decades ago. Rated at 4/5, the overall condition remains quite respectable with the nickel back and painted face showing well. Identified by product code 24647, this item represents the era before the brand transition in the early 1980s.