Original Weber wishing well discovered

[Blacky924]

I've unearthed an absolute beauty last week. A massive grail for me and I'd assume a few others also. This is the first ever documented discovery of a Late 60s to early 70s WISHING WELL.  A grill that was rumoured to have only been made as a prototype. This appeared in catalogs for two consecutive years from 1969 to 1970 and was offered in 4 colours; red, black, avacado and coppermist; black disappearing as an option in the second year. Some have questioned the practicality of the design but I think it's an awesome piece of backyard furniture.

It doesn't look like much at the moment but My Plan is to restore this to its former glory. Previous owners had clad around the base of the well with bricks and it's been reinforced around the vertical roof support members over the years. It's definately seen better days. The black tabbed kettle disappeared somewhere between 2018 and now and was trashed by the owners. Redwood will be replaced where required, reinforcement removed as well as a handle and crank fabricated and cedar shingles replaced. can't wait to get started on this project.

Thankyou to the people who have helped me discover this and who are helping with dismantling and removal. It's must be a pretty cool feeling to be the first people to lay eyes on an original wishing well

More pictures and details to come, before during and after restoration.


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[Gringo]

Wow, wow, wow wishing well!!  Congrats!


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[dazzo]

Very cool!

This would be a great time to document everything - measurements, pictures, etc.

Congratulations!

[Mikeyd]

Wow!!! What an amazing find! I cannot wait to see you restore it back to its original condition. What a great part of Weber history! Congratulations!


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[michaelmilitello]

Wow!  It does exist.  Was it in the Midwest?


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[Blacky924]

Wow!  It does exist.  Was it in the Midwest?


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Yes was found in the Midwest
I'm sure that there has to be others out there


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[ASpitzer]

Excellent find! Look forward to the restoration process photos.

[dwnthehatch]

Congrats!

[Cellar2ful]

Epic discovery. The final missing piece of the Weber puzzle. Congratulations!  Looking forward to the restoration process. 

[michaelmilitello]

Has a barrel bbq ever been seen in the wild?


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[Blacky924]

Has a barrel bbq ever been seen in the wild?


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It's rumoured that one exists in Atlanta GA. No confirmation with pics from what I've seen. Would be pretty cool to see. 


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[bgilbert44]

This is pretty much THE Holy Grail (for now anyway). Congratulations on such an epic find!!

[watkinsb87]

Wow! That's awesome!


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[Bertl]

What a find, congrats! I am looking forward to seeing it restored


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[MadGasser]

Awesome!

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