Vintage 55-Cup Commercial Electric Coffee Urn

C-18881 Heavy-duty commercial electric coffee urn constructed in polished stainless steel with a domed lid, integrated side handles, and front-mounted dispensing spigot. Designed for institutional and event use, the tall cylindrical body sits on a weighted heated base and includes a red indicator light signaling power and heating status. The simple latch-style lid and broad internal capacity reflect a form driven entirely by volume, reliability, and ease of service rather than domestic refinement. Surfaces show accumulated scuffs and handling marks consistent with repeated use in cafeterias, churches, offices, or community halls. Large-capacity coffee urns like this became standard fixtures in mid-20th-century American communal settings, where electric service replaced stovetop and perco...