{"id":80235,"date":"2024-09-11T09:20:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T02:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=80235"},"modified":"2024-09-11T09:20:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T02:20:19","slug":"a-charming-relic-from-a-time-that-both-an-art-and-a-social-ritual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/a-charming-relic-from-a-time-that-both-an-art-and-a-social-ritual\/","title":{"rendered":"A charming relic from a time that both an art and a social ritual\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
This beautiful rare item could have you doing just that, it is a French chimney top ball type\u00a0\u00a0coffee\u00a0\/ chestnut roaster made by Manufrance Saint Etienne , it can be used on a cooker , wood burner or bbq.\n
The vintage French Chimney Top Ball Type Roaster is a charming relic from a time when roasting coffee and chestnuts was both an art and a social ritual. This unique roaster is designed to be used on a BBQ, stove, or woodburner, embodying a blend of functionality and nostalgia.\n
Measures 24 cm high and 20 cm wide, the ball is 16 cm across and the total width including the handle is 59 cm All mechanical parts are functioning as they should, the roaster has spent quite some time in storage so it is starting to look aged (please use the photos for guidance), adds real character to the piece, will likely need a little preparation to get it back to roasting standards.\n
This roaster features a distinctive spherical design with a chimney top, allowing for even heat distribution and optimal roasting.\n
Originally used for roasting coffee beans and chestnuts, it showcases a manual approach to cooking that harks back to earlier culinary traditions.\n
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To use, simply place the beans or chestnuts inside the roaster, secure the lid, and place it over the heat source. The roaster\u2019s design facilitates even roasting by allowing the contents to move and interact with the heat more uniformly.\n