Museum Archive: Vintage Thomas Cyclone, 1/8oz fishing spoon #15156

Weighing in at 1/8oz (4.3g), the Thomas Cyclone features a teardrop-shaped body that is a staple for light-tackle trout and panfish anglers. The convex face of this 1 1/4" (3cm) spoon is finished in gold plating, meticulously textured with an embossed scale pattern to enhance light reflection. Decorating this surface is a high-contrast pattern consisting of four vibrant red and two white hand-painted dots. On the smooth reverse, the stamp 'THOMAS S514 1/8OZ CYCLONE' clearly identifies the model and weight, a signature of its USA manufacture. This specific piece, cataloged under product code 15156, is in 5/5 condition with a remarkably clean finish and original hardware. The lure is equipped with a stainless steel split ring and a sharp, three-prong treble hook finished in a dark bronze.