Found a CL type ad for a "Japanese style grill that needs internal parts" is all it says.
Hopefully the picture is worth a thousand words and can point to the maker. And the final question, what would it be worth in current condition?
Thanks in advance.
This is a Hibachi Pot
And the style is an "Ancient Traditional" because of the "dog ear'' handles on the lid and the plug damper in the base. Originally they were rice cookers and they did not have the hinge. Its probably over 40 years old.
Determine what internal parts are missing and broken and we can give you a better idea on how to proceed.
What its worth in the current condition is whatever someone is willing to pay for it, but without knowing if BGE or Imperial Kamado is doing business in AUS and a supply of replacement parts are available, IMO its not worth much.
First off- if the bottom plug damper is missing, you can replace it with a Big Green Egg or Imperial Kamado slide draft door. Use a masonry drill bit for the mounting bolts.
You can also get a BGE DFMT or IK Top vent. Weber 18" cook grates fit most Large Kamados. A cast iron trivet or expanded metal can be used as a charcoal grate.
A few years ago someone in Australia responded to one of my posts and shared a pic of his sweet setup, 2 or 3 Imperial Kamados mounted on a table. He stated there were quite a few owners/users downunder. I sent him a PM and he never responded, maybe you might send a shout out?
I recently responded to a CL ad for a freebie Kamado. I removed the hinge and the lid collapsed into the base, it had been left uncovered for years and the internals were so fragile they turned to dust. It ended up in their recycle bin. You never can tell with these old claypots!
Keep us posted!