Anybody know what this is ?

[who_dat73]

Hey here is a question for all yall I recived this from a guy that I work with he was told it is a box car heater but I havnt ever heard of such a thing so I am asking anybody out there any suggestions
the top plate reads
Size No 39
Klauser Baxter
Charcoal Car Heater
Property of
Theo Hamm Brewing Co
J343
St Paul Mn
Klauer MFG Debque IA
any info would be great to find out what I have here

 

[jim currie]

yep what you got is a refer/ box car heater, beer would freeze in cold weather.

 

[babydot94513]

Interesting. I just learned something.

JD