Want to share a Grail... Imperial! **Update**

Started by glrasmussen, July 11, 2015, 08:54:36 PM

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July 11, 2015, 08:54:36 PM Last Edit: July 12, 2015, 08:29:48 PM by glrasmussen
I was blessed to capture this holy grail. Was on CL and happened to click just after the post. Just in AH since getting it home. I have been just looking at it since I took possession Thursday. I have a few pics to share for now, as tonight she is broke down for some detail. I will update when she is looking good. It might be the oldest on record? Historians chime in.
A fea things I noticed, Vent is off center, it has rings and is flat under the handle...





And my view for two nights.



Well it was hot has He!! here today! I did complete the detailing of this grail.
Story on this grill, just luck on clicking on CL and being first.

Back story... This was with one family its entire life. The son was unloading his parents stuff. This was offered to a vintage/retro furniture store. They just thought it was cool and purchased for resale. They did do research on old Weber grills. They believe in keeping local and did not put it on Ebay. Busy day, hot and cloud cover. Just a few more pictures.

Grate tabs that are inline with the bowl handles are blue.



Just a few more it is not perfect by know means, but fun to stare at. It will be a cooker and looker :) Thats what it's about.



Hogsy

#1
July 11, 2015, 08:58:19 PM
Wow!!! That looks in unbelievable shape.... And what a Grail too!!!
Congrats
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1911Ron

#2
July 11, 2015, 08:59:57 PM
*drool* That is a gorgeous looking Kettle!  Congrats!
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Craig

#3
July 11, 2015, 09:06:04 PM
That is a SWEET Imperial Glen! Definitely one of the oldest ones given its handle/vent orientation. Super jealous right now!

Congratulations!

SixZeroFour

#4
July 11, 2015, 09:12:41 PM


;D ;D

Beautiful Kettle Greg!!!! Unbelievable find and in stellar condition!

Some really awesome kettles popping up these past few days - congrats to all!
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pbe gummi bear

#5
July 11, 2015, 09:30:36 PM
Wow congrats!
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truckertrash

#6
July 11, 2015, 10:09:18 PM
Yowwzaa! Thats a huge score! Congrats on that! Wow!

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Troy

#7
July 11, 2015, 10:10:29 PM
Holy Moses!

Congrats Greg, that is an absolutely fantastic score.
And its in kickass shape too!!

kendoll

#9
July 11, 2015, 10:54:04 PM
Speechless!
Willing to trade first born for: *Ranger (any colour) *Westerner (yeah right)

*Imperial (Glen-Blue) *Brown GA

fedex

#10
July 12, 2015, 12:47:19 AM
Holyshit!!!!!!!!
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kendoll

#11
July 12, 2015, 01:53:09 AM
I have recovered the power of speech but don't want to commit it to the forum as it is pretty much all swear words.
Willing to trade first born for: *Ranger (any colour) *Westerner (yeah right)

*Imperial (Glen-Blue) *Brown GA

1buckie

#12
July 12, 2015, 02:30:04 AM
That's choice !!!!

Way to go man !!!!!

Love the gentle ripple in the finish, that's NOT CHIPPED UP, so you can see that ripple !!!!
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JayCee

#13
July 12, 2015, 02:53:04 AM
What a gem. Congrats.

Ted B

#14
July 12, 2015, 03:57:12 AM
Wow!! Excellent pick up. Just wow! 
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