West Bend Aluminum Serving Oven Bun Basket Retro Brown 3 piece Bakelite Vents

West Bend Aluminum Serving Oven, Bun Basket, Retro Brown 3 piece, Bakelite,Vents Bun warmers or serving ovens were popular in the 1950s and 1960s before microwaves. They are handy for reheating bread, buns, potatoes and other food. A small amount of water is placed in the base and the food in the pan is steamed. This can be done on top of the stove (low heat only) or in a warm oven. Steam can escape from holes at the top of the lid. The handles feel like bakelite. All aluminum scratches and shows some discoloration from light use. The bun warmer weighs 1 pound and 4 ounces. The bun warmer is 11 inches in diameter and 8 inches high. Some rub marks/dings can be seen on the exterior, wear marks on the interior.