What is this? Any ideas?

[D Amidon]

I have this item that I cannot identify. There aren't any markings on it, but it is an interesting item. My guess is that it is an old manufacturing glue pot. The top pot is removable, and the bottom section looks like it is used to hold a heat source (coal?). That is my guess. Anyone else care to comment?
Fondue anyone? :>)

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AtKkEg97lLEBzWXdc7p5EzHPxT8z

 

[Bonnie Scott]

I think it is one of these.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Cas...2518895802.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.92.mbbh2H

 

[MDFraley]

Believe you hit the jackpot Bonnie.
I found this one on eBay which is very much the same style so it looks like a slam dunk for a Japanese Tea Pot.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Kam...raft-1900-Japan-traditional-art-/322180818492

 

[D Amidon]

My goodness!! I think you are correct! Thanks for finding that. How exciting!

 

[EricC]

My thought is that it's an awesome-looking piece. Even more so now knowing what it is.

May I ask how you acquired it?