Any idea what this small hand tool is for?

[wmsue]

Hi All,
I'm new here and have a small hand tool I can't identify.
Attached are some photos to help.
The tool has a cast spoon type end with a hole in the bottom of the scoop. Wooden handle. Maybe a part of a set because the handle had number 24 hand painted on it.
There are casting marks COX - 3 below the scoop.

thanks in advance for help.

Bill

[Papaw]

I suppose it could be a viscosity tester. Maybe used for paint , etc.

[Bill Houghton]

Looks like a melon ball making tool, but not quite the usual shape.  The hole on a melon baller helps release the ball from the scoop.

[Lostmind]

Possibly part of a Pumpkin carving set

[J.A.F.E.]

Looks like a melon ball making tool, but not quite the usual shape.  The hole on a melon baller helps release the ball from the scoop.

That was my initial thought as well. Some type of fancy melon baller.

[Northwoods]

Does not really look like the sides are sharp enough to be used to scoop melon or pumpkin.

[Sudsy]

Very possibly and antique butter pat shaper

[EVILDR235]

Grapefruit spoon ?

EvilDr235