Antique Copper Water Dispenser- Flip Top Lids- Funnel- Tray

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Antique Copper Water Dispenser- Flip Top Lids- Funnel- Tray. Condition is "Used".I know the gist of what this was used for( I think) You put water in the base and heated it to get the contents warm. You put ( something) on the tray to heat it and the tray kept the contents from getting wet. I was told this was used in a barbershop ?? The spigot would have been used then to drain the water. The funnel was used for?? I welcome any information. The tray has legs on the bottom to keep it off the bottom of the bucket- it also works in a see saw manner. The bucket has to flip top lids with porcelain knobs. Although there is a dent to the top - both sides close well. Handle is solid and in good working condition. The bucket itself is in great condition. The funnel is large- it has a 5 1/4” opening x 5 1/2” long ( 8 3/4” total length) it says Schuylers improved safety static proof filtering funnel . Pat’s and patent pending. Made in USA by Schuylers Manufacturing Co. Springfield Ohio. No 1. The copper dispenser measures 15” long x 9” wide x 8 1/2” tall ( 15” tall with handle up. )