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Antique Dover Manufacturing Co. No. 16 Ice Cream Scoop / Disher
Original early Dover Mfg. Co. mechanical ice cream scoop featuring a unique dual-action rotary scraper mechanism and original wooden handle.
Marked:
* DOVER MFG CO
* PAT. APPLIED FOR
* No. 16
Unlike later trigger-style scoopers, this early Dover design features a rotary scraper that travels completely around the interior of the bowl. The mechanism can be operated in either direction using the dual lever system, making it an interesting and collectible example of early kitchen-tool engineering.
Features:
* Original wood handle
* Cast metal frame
* Rotary scraper bowl
* Size No. 16
* Dual-action operation
* Early “PAT. APPLIED FOR” marking
Approximate measurements:
* Length: approximately 8 inches
* Weight: approximately 9.3 ounces
Condition:
* Mechanism operates and scraper rotates around the bowl
* Original antique patina throughout
* Surface wear and scratches consistent with age and use
* Wood handle shows finish loss and wear from decades of use
* No major cracks or repairs observed
A desirable antique kitchen collectible and an excellent addition to a collection of early kitchen gadgets, ice cream scoops, or Dover Manufacturing tools.
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