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GrilledMeat
Smokey Joe
Posts: 19
Weber Fire Pit and Table Prototypes.
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May 18, 2024, 06:19:51 PM »
So here it is a Weber Fire pit Prototype in grey porcelain enamel fitted into a chrome finished stand/holder. The bowl has a drain hole in the center. It is the same diameter as traditional fire pit but the bowl is much rounder in shape and deeper. I recently meet a guy nearby that regularly frequents local garage sales. These finds were found at a garage sale in Barrington IL they belonged to a gentleman who told the guy that he worked as the head of R&D at Weber and these prototypes where one offs that never made it to production. I was told the side tables were prototypes too and that full production of the tables were done by Barrington Hills Cabinet Co. After arriving home with his new garage sale items and a story he reached out and asked if I would have any interest in a Weber grey enamel fire pit prototype and some Weber tables. My response was absolutely! We agreed to a price and after a quick 20 minute drive I had them loaded in my truck and was on my way home.
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GrilledMeat
Smokey Joe
Posts: 19
Re: Weber Fire Pit and Table Prototypes.
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May 18, 2024, 06:23:19 PM »
So here it is a Weber Fire pit Prototype in grey porcelain enamel fitted into a chrome finished stand/holder. The bowl has a drain hole in the center. It is the same diameter as traditional fire pit but the bowl is much rounder in shape and deeper. I recently meet a guy nearby that regularly frequents local garage sales. These finds were found at a garage sale in Barrington IL they belonged to a gentleman who told the guy that he worked as the head of R&D at Weber and these prototypes where one offs that never made it to production. I was told the side tables were prototypes too and that full production of the tables were done by Barrington Hills Cabinet Co. After arriving home with his new garage sale items and a story he reached out and asked if I would have any interest in a Weber grey enamel fire pit prototype and some Weber tables. My response was absolutely! We agreed to a price and after a quick 20 minute drive I had them loaded in my truck and was on my way home.
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OkieGirl
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Posts: 371
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May 18, 2024, 06:49:30 PM »
Amazing score - congratulations!!
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Cellar2ful
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Posts: 3642
Re: Weber Fire Pit and Table Prototypes.
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May 18, 2024, 07:05:10 PM »
Great score and back story GrilledMeat.
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RRRanger99
WKC Performer
Posts: 2170
Re: Weber Fire Pit and Table Prototypes.
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May 18, 2024, 07:10:33 PM »
Awesome score! Original OOAK!
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bamakettles
WKC Ambassador
Posts: 6079
Re: Weber Fire Pit and Table Prototypes.
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May 19, 2024, 03:42:07 AM »
Really cool finds!
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Babekyu
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May 19, 2024, 03:45:43 AM »
That's a really cool piece! Congrats!
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ASpitzer
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Posts: 397
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May 19, 2024, 08:29:51 AM »
Very cool finds. Amazing that some of that history survives along with the story behind it. All look to be in great condition. Well Done!
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1957 Wood Dale Demo, MLH Mothership Ranch, 1980 Smokey Joe Black, 2014 Smokey Joe Black, 1992 Master Touch Green, 2022 Original Black, Glen Blue 26 in., 70th Anniversary Hot Rod Yellow
MoparProud
WKC Brave
Posts: 320
Re: Weber Fire Pit and Table Prototypes.
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May 19, 2024, 05:14:04 PM »
Y’all see a story? I see second post blank
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bamakettles
WKC Ambassador
Posts: 6079
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May 19, 2024, 05:21:14 PM »
Quote from: MoparProud on May 19, 2024, 05:14:04 PM
Y’all see a story? I see second post blank
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Same, story was there now deleted.
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JEBIV
WKC Ambassador
Posts: 10698
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May 19, 2024, 05:38:33 PM »
Not a surprise
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Cellar2ful
Moderator
Posts: 3642
Re: Weber Fire Pit and Table Prototypes.
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May 19, 2024, 06:48:42 PM »
@JEBIV
@bamakettles
@MoparProud
Might be a problem with the WKC app. All three of you appear to be accessing the Forum via your phones using the app. I and all the other commenting members that can see the story and photos appear to be working off PC's or Ipads. Above my skills and pay grade.
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bamakettles
WKC Ambassador
Posts: 6079
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May 19, 2024, 06:54:10 PM »
All good for me, cool finds. Just posting what I see.
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GrilledMeat
Smokey Joe
Posts: 19
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May 20, 2024, 07:29:30 AM »
Posted story with picture originally and I was unable see the word but could see pictures. Posted story a second time and still showed up blank. Let me try to post story again. Sorry everyone I am new to making posts here.
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GrilledMeat
Smokey Joe
Posts: 19
Re: Weber Fire Pit and Table Prototypes.
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May 20, 2024, 07:29:44 AM »
So here it is a Weber Fire pit Prototype in grey porcelain enamel fitted into a chrome finished stand/holder. The bowl has a drain hole in the center. It is the same diameter as traditional fire pit but the bowl is much rounder in shape and deeper. I recently meet a guy nearby that regularly frequents local garage sales. These finds were found at a garage sale in Barrington IL they belonged to a gentleman who told the guy that he worked as the head of R&D at Weber and these prototypes where one offs that never made it to production. I was told the side tables were prototypes too and that full production of the tables were done by Barrington Hills Cabinet Co. After arriving home with his new garage sale items and a story he reached out and asked if I would have any interest in a Weber grey enamel fire pit prototype and some Weber tables. My response was absolutely! We agreed to a price and after a quick 20 minute drive I had them loaded in my truck and was on my way home.
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