What the Heck is THIS? Cast Iron Wood Thing Edition…

I’ve been working on a charity auction for my church.  I walked into our “eBay” office at church and found this thing.  I’ve shown it to a few of the workers (that are busy working on the building)… they had no idea what this is.  So I’m asking you..

It’s cast iron.  The imprint above says “Centralia”

Stands about 7″ tall

Has a wood center.  I don’t think it’s removable.

So.. what the heck is it?

Oh.. and do you know what this thing is?

It says “Miniature Broiler”…. someone said a smelter.. the base is

wood, with a cast iron top and wood handle.   I can’t wait to hear

what these things are..