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Title: I think its a coffee urn not sure ( help )
Post by: miked on March 10, 2010, 04:26:05 pm

I have had this for along time and I'm not sure what it is, Ive searched the net for days and came up empty not even anything close. It has a tag on the front (American metalware company chicago ) it also has 2 patent numbers on it which i looked up they are for the switch and the heating element inside machine. Does anyone have an idea of what it is when it was made if its worth anything i would really appreciate it thank you.

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Title: Re: I think its a coffee urn not sure ( help )
Post by: sapphire on March 10, 2010, 04:51:28 pm

Found this.......but don't try making coffee in it  ;)

http://www.mildreds-antiques.com/kitchen.htm

K041.... Barber Shop .... Barber Shop Hot Water Heater. American Metal Ware ... Chicago .... 100 - 125 volts ... 1 - 7 amp ... nickel plated housing .... Chrome faucet with black enamel turn knob .... water reservoir arm with glass window ... setting dial is white enamel ... looks like it has been resoldered at some time. Numerous small dents and signs of use.... black cloth cord .... 14 inches high by 7 inch wide. Cover has a black composite or bakelite knob. Early 1900's. Item Price $190.00 + 35.00 Continental U.S. Shipping/Handling/Insurance.  Reference K041 Barber Shop Heater

Title: Re: I think its a coffee urn not sure ( help )
Post by: sapphire on March 10, 2010, 05:01:57 pm

In the far left of this photo you can see one on the counter.....not the exact model, but similar

Title: Re: I think its a coffee urn not sure ( help )
Post by: miked on March 10, 2010, 05:07:16 pm

thanks so much i would have never thought of that one but i still have a question, the lid on top has a sign on it that says HOT DRINK.

Title: Re: I think its a coffee urn not sure ( help )
Post by: sapphire on March 10, 2010, 05:14:14 pm

Multi use???  :D

Will continue the search......there must be another out there.  Possible that the advertiser couldn't  figure out what the heck it was either  ;)

Title: Re: I think its a coffee urn not sure ( help )
Post by: KC on March 10, 2010, 07:40:44 pm

Company History
http://harrisonsupply.com/AmericanMetalWare/index.html (http://harrisonsupply.com/AmericanMetalWare/index.html)

Acquired in 1986
http://www.dovercorporation.com/acqbrochure/ad.html (http://www.dovercorporation.com/acqbrochure/ad.html)


This item was used at barbershops because it produced the hot water for the hot towels - but was produced by a company that made items for food service!!!

This was a desired style. See one almost at the bottom of the page that is Japanese....style look familiar?
http://www.dovercorporation.com/acqbrochure/ad.html (http://www.dovercorporation.com/acqbrochure/ad.html)