Antique Turn-Top ICE CREAM SCOOP 1876 Clewell's "Clad's Disher Dipper" Phil, PA

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Vintage Turn Top Mechanical "Clad's Disher Dipper" Bronze Ice Cream Scoop, Patented 1876, Philadelphia Pennsylvania Marked "Clad's Disher" and "16" or "91" - I am unsure of the orientation of the stamp. Also, could this stamp be a way to note the *year* that the scoop was made? Perhaps this indicates the year: 1916 or 1891.... any advice would be appreciated and added to this listing!Vintage Solid Bronze Ice Cream Scoop "Clad's Disher Dipper" Patented in 1876 by G. William Clewell of Reading, PA, manufactured by Valentine Clad, of Philadelphia, PA. It was America's first mechanical ice cream scoop, and was invented to control the size of the scoop, while creating a pleasing shape to the dip of the ice cream served on plates or saucers served in ice cream parlors.Measures: 7 inches long, 2 1/4 inch scoop (diameter), 3 inch tall scoop. 0.25 lb.Condition: Excellent. Sturdy handle, perfect weld, nice easy yet strong turn-top, blades are complete and work well. Markings show "Clad's Disher" on one blade, and the number "16" or "91" on the underside of the handle. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter