FARM KITCHEN 1900'S "CLAD'S DISHER" 1ST MECHANICAL ICE CREAM DIPPER FREE SHIP

Description

THIS WAS THE FIRST MECHANICAL ICE CREAM DIPPER (DISHER) MADE IN U.S.A. BY VALENTINE CLAD, A TINSMITH IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. IT IS MARKED "CLAD'S DISHER" ON INSIDE OF CONE. IT WAS PATENTED BY G. WILLIAM CLEWELL.  USED IN EARLY 1900'S. KEY KNOB AT TOP WAS USED TO LOOSEN ICE CREAM WHEN SCOOPED OUT.   MADE FROM TIN METAL.  MEASURES 3 1/4" DIAMETER. METAL HANDLE 4 1/2" . STANDS 4 1/4" HIGH.  HAS SMALL ROPE ON HANDLE FOR HANGING.  NICE PATINA.  SEE PHOTOS AS PART OF DESCRIPTION.  ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK BEFORE BID ~