Museum Archive: Vintage Little Cleo Seneca, 1/8oz Nickel fishing spoon #14629

Stamped with the iconic "LITTLE CLEO" name across its rear surface, this 1/8 oz (3.5 g) spoon carries the legacy of the original Seneca Lure company. Measuring 1 1/4" (3 cm), this specific specimen features a classic Nickel finish that remains bright and reflective. Finding a piece from the pre-1980s era—before Seneca was acquired by Acme—is a treat for any vintage collector, especially one made in the USA. The hardware includes a sturdy split ring at the head and another at the tail connecting a sharp treble hook, all maintaining a condition rating of 5/5. The distinctive humped shape of the blade is what gave the Little Cleo its reputation among trout and panfish anglers long before it became a staple in every modern tackle box. This particular Seneca-era model, identified by Product Code 14629, shows the high-quality stamping and thick metal construction that defined early American lure manufacturing.