Vtg Medco NYC Ice Cream Scoop Wooden Handle Mechanical Metal Gears Works Size 8?

Vintage Medco NYC Wooden Handle Ice Cream Scoop * Lever has Medco NYC - Pat Pending with an "8" - I am assuming this means its a size 8 * Lever presses with no issues * There is rust, patina and wear - could either use a good cleaning or use in it's natural form for décor * Measures approx. 9" long. Scoop is approx. 2.75" across x 1.5" deep