Vintage Copper Brass Chafing Pan Buffet Server Food Warmer

This is a vintage copper and brass chafing dish, a mid-century buffet server typically used to keep food warm at the dining table. Key Features Materials: Crafted with a copper-plated lid and water pan, an stainless steel food liner, sturdy cast brass legs, and a turned dark wood handle and top knob. Design Details: It features a wooden handle for the pan and a matching wooden knob on the lid. Functionality: The setup features a tiered frame designed to hold a bottom burner cup (usually for Sterno fuel gel or a small candle). It utilizes a double-boiler system where hot water sits in the lower copper pan to distribute gentle, indirect heat to the upper food pan. Measurement: 16 x 11 x 11.5 in Weight: 3 lbs 13.7 oz  Your item may come in a re-used box with some labeling from other companies In my effort to recycle and re-use. Thank you for supporting my small business.  Features:         • Chafing Pan Buffet Server Food Warmer  Condition: Pre-Owned Good. The copper body and lid show a well-developed patina and natural tarnish. There are visible darker spots on the lid ad pot, likely caused by past heat exposure or oxidation.