X246 guardsman

Nice find this weekend, a pork pie with original but tatty box. More interesting though is a original paper instruction leaflet for a mark 1 pork pie guardsman. Can't be many survivors in this condition so I'll be looking for a frame to keep it alive a bit longer

 

A very nice find indeed. Well done.

 

A lucky find!

 

Awesome find indeed.
Cheers
Pete

 

Nice find, pork pies are hard to find in good condition.

 

That's an awesome find and the leaflet is in cracking condition!

 

Yes, definitely looking for a long narrow picture frame to keep this in the same condition it is now, shame to hide it in a book just to keep it flat.

 

Be nice to PDF these and have them for members to download? or maybe that's something that's already been done and I haven't spotted it?

 

Very nice find @Keith Warby .
The lantern should clean up nicely.
The instructions are in good condition and it would be great to see them in the " Lamp reference Library "

 

Had a feeling that this leaflet might be a bit a a rarity but is it that scarce ?

 

There is one posted in the library.

https://classicpressurelamps.com/threads/tilley-246-pork-pie.12163/

 

Hi Keith, that’s a cracking lantern, just the way I like to find them! I do like to see originality....

 

I was debating whether to put a replacement cap on to tidy it up but it takes away the originality of the lamp, you wouldn't find a 70 year old lamp with a new shiny top. Think I'll keep it as it is with a light clean and service.
More pictures to follow when she's up and running.

 

You might consider buying a new 'user' cap and preserve the original as the heat/cool cycle will gradually ruin the old one if you intend using it. Beautiful old lamp though, what a find!