Museum Archive: Vintage Little Cleo Seneca, 1/4oz Gold fishing spoon #13767

Stamped clearly into the metal, the "LITTLE CLEO WIGL-LURE" lettering identifies this 1 1/2" (4cm) spoon as a genuine Seneca production from the era before the brand's acquisition by Acme in the early 1980s. A brilliant Gold finish covers the broad teardrop body, which weighs 1/4oz (7g) and is weighted for versatile casting. This particular specimen, identified by product code 13767, remains in 5/5 condition, showing the high-quality plating work characteristic of mid-century American manufacturing. The hardware setup includes a secure split ring connected to a bronzed treble hook, both showing the same careful preservation as the main spoon body. On the concave side, the "A SENECA LURE" stamp remains sharp and deep, providing a tactile link to the lure's specific heritage in the USA. The weight and balance of this 1/4oz (7g) model represent a fundamental design in the evolution of the modern casting spoon.