Vintage 1963 West Bend 5007E Hot Fudge, Warmer Soda Fountain, Tested Works Vintage 1963 West Bend 5007E Hot Fudge, Warmer Soda Fountain, Tested Works
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Description
Vintage West Bend Electric Fudge Warmer – Cat. No. 5007E
Unusual vintage commercial-style West Bend hot fudge warmer, made in West Bend, Wisconsin, USA.
Unlike the much more commonly encountered West Bend bean pots, buffet servers and household food warmers, this unit is specifically factory marked “FUDGE WARMER.” Very little information or documentation for West Bend Cat. No. 5007E appears to survive, making this an interesting piece of vintage soda-fountain and ice-cream-parlor equipment.
Factory markings:
West Bend Fudge Warmer
Cat. No. 5007E
200 Watts – 120 Volts AC Only
The West Bend Company
West Bend, Wisconsin – Made in U.S.A.
The bottom also carries a separate “2 63” stamp, which is believed to represent a February 1963 manufacturing/date code, although I have not located factory documentation confirming West Bend's date-code system.
Features a wonderful period HOT FUDGE front graphic with sundae illustration and original West Bend-marked lid knob.
Tested and working. The unit heats as intended.
Inside dimensions are approximately 4-3/4" deep with a 5-7/8" top opening. The bottom has an approximately 3-3/4" diameter recessed center area. The configuration appears consistent with a water-bath style warmer intended to heat a smaller container or commercial can of prepared fudge. No separate West Bend insert is included.
Includes the stainless-steel ladle shown, marked “Stainless Steel – Polariz – Norway.” The ladle is not marked West Bend and is therefore being included as a period/use accessory rather than represented as original factory equipment.
Vintage used condition with age-appropriate cosmetic wear, scratches, staining, oxidation and interior mineral deposits. The HOT FUDGE graphic has some edge and age wear but displays very nicely. Please examine all photographs as they are an important part of the description.
An unusual piece of American-made West Bend equipment with excellent soda-fountain / ice-cream-parlor display appeal.
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