I'm just wondering if that was an actual accessory that was available to the general public back then or if it was something George had custom made for his own use?
I don't believe those rings were ever offered ? @harris @Winz .
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I have never seen that ring for the Ranch, however, rotisserie was a big thing in 1953/54 when the Ranch was introduced. Here is an ad from a 1954 Chicago newspaper:
Clearly, Weber was already offering a rotisserie unit for standard kettles. The unit did not use a ring, but bolted on the rim of the kettle. Given the size of the Ranch and the sheer weight of meat you could cook on a skewer, I would speculate that he had the rings made for better support of the rotisserie and use of a stout bar. Probably not an accessory that sold much however given the large circumference of the ring, and the low sales volume of the Ranch. It would be a pain in the butt to ship to any dealer outside of metro Chicago.
Cool pic!
Winz