I was told when I bought this that the grill was a real 27 Essex. I have never researched it to find out if it is or isn’t it’s been hanging on my garage wall for 10 to 15 years.. it is mounted on a piece of plyboard . We’ll make a great display piece.. all you need to do is come And get it. Take it home and screw it to the wall and plug the lights in they do work.