1975 Lark Cigarette "Webster" Kettle Grill Promotional Ad

[Chris Allingham]

The Lark Backyard Bonanza: A 1975 Lark Cigarette ad from an unidentified magazine offers a "Webster Kettle Barbecue Grill" for only $53.95 (an $89.95 value) including a free man's apron, a lady's apron, and a chef's hat (!). Just mail in your check or money order along with two Lark carton end flaps. Be patient, delivery takes 4-6 weeks. Ah, the good ol' days...

Everything about this "deluxe, kettle-style grill" says "Weber" except for the chrome metal handle. Is that what makes this a "Webster"? Seriously, I feel like I've seen kettles with metal handles like this before. Were these a one-off made by Weber or a non-Weber knock-off?

 

[Bob Correll]

along with two Lark carton end flaps.

Seems there would be two end flaps on one carton?
I'm sure two cartons back then cost less than one pack today.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Well, the coupon says “Webster” so, there’s a sign about who produced the grill, al also like the umbrella without stand disclaimer too!
Still it’s a cool find.

 

[Bob Correll]

We've had a Webster cobweb duster for years.

 

[Larry D.]

Apparently there was some artistic license in the illustration, since the lid appears to be much larger than the body. So I wonder what the grill actually looked like.

 

[Brenda T]

Maybe it's the same company that made mine. This was sold to me as a "Webster".
I didn't question the guy, though, I just handed him the $25 and ran.