2 Vintage Ice Cream Scoops Gem Spoon Co. 16 & Gilchrist #31 / Antique Wood Brass

Description

Offering 2 rare
antique Ice Cream Scoops: one is by Gem Spoon Co., Troy, NY.
Nickel-plated brass scoop with wood handle and spring mechanism that works very well. 1
0.75" total length;
slightly over 2" scoop diameter.
Inside marked and visible: "16 Gem Spoon Co. Troy, NY PAT MAY 7," and an "..8...", and from my research that may be "1885", as there was a May 7 Pat of this product that year.  Scoop appears to have
had additional metal added
to its brass base early on
for strengthening.
There is a
split t
he length of
the wood handle and some wear to the wood at top and near the screw of handle, but does not effect its performance.  Good operating condition with expected use and age wear.
The second scoop is an
old Gilchrist 31 ice cream scoop measuring 10.5" long and w/a 2" wide scoop.  Operates very well.  one side of scoop appears a little bent out of shape, but does not effect mechanics.  Marked "Gilchrist 31" on metal shaft. One tiny wood split near handle screw, and pitting to metal. Good used condition. See all pics and zooms for accurate representation of condition.  From a smoke-free and pet-free environment. No odors.  Both for one money!  Buyer to pay fully insured Priority Mail shipping in a box.  I ship within the US only, so no international buyers, please.  No returns unless item is grossly misrepresented by the Seller.  If purchasing more than one item from me, I will combine to save you money on shipping.  Buy with confidence, as I have been selling on eBay since 2001 with 100% positive feedback.  Thanks for looking!