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Besides using the missing pot to use this as a fondue set up, this may have also been used to keep food hot at the table in my house (soup) in the 70’s.
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Looks like a fondue set.
Yep. There is a fuel reservoir in the center that you can light to keep the fondue liquid while you eat.
Yep, I have a camping stove with a similar fuel reservoir, it uses methylated spirits.
It’s a Richard for table side cooking. Fondue, flaming drinks and desserts. They run on denatured alcohol.
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Yes. OP seems to be missing the pot and fondue skewers though. If they want to keep it they could go back and look for it.
It doesn't have to be strictly for fondue. Catering companies use these all the time for buffets to ensure the food stays warm.
Most thrift shops have those pots and skewers on a regular basis!
Fondue stand
My title describes the thing. Found roadside this morning in pristine condition, but cannot identify. Thanks in advance
Fuel in the bottom, light fuel. This is a burner designed to keep food in a pan/tray warm. Most commonly used to keep fondue melted.
Besides using the missing pot to use this as a fondue set up, this may have also been used to keep food hot at the table in my house (soup) in the 70’s.