A lucky last minute reprieve

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  1. Keith Warby United Kingdom

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    Took a load of scrap metal to my local scrap yard this morning and while unloading onto the pile I couldn't help but notice the familiar shape of a Bialaddin hood sticking out from a pile. After a quick dig I managed to retrieve it and while assessing it the yard boss came by, looking at it I asked if I could have it rather than it being crushed and his response was "I don't give a f*#k mate " so quickly it was deposited in my car.
    First picture shows it in as found condition and second shows after a quick wipe down with a rag, the only thing missing is a burner screw cap and even the glass is intact.
    This just shows there's loads of these still being thrown away on a daily basis.
    No all I have to do is convince my wife that I've had it for years and she can't remember me getting it. 20200716_111005.jpg 20200716_111247.jpg
     
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    Nice lucky find !!!! :D/:clap:
     
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    Very good find, that should come up nicely as it's not battered too much! Early 300X ?
     
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    The thing dreams are made of!! A good find!
     
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    You could be on roll .. lottery on Friday / Saturday 6 nos :D/
     
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    @Keith Warby

    Excellent find! As you say, I wonder how many lamps have found their way to tips in recent weeks? Good on you for finding this one, I bet it’ll become one of your favourites!
     
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    Wow, @Keith Warby what a lucky find ....... I guess you were meant to find it.
    Have fun fettling it and of course, we need to see the “money shot”.
    Cheers
    Pete
     
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    Nice one!...Don't forget the lotto ;)
     
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    Well saved!:thumbup::thumbup:
     
  10. Keith Warby United Kingdom

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    Thanks for the tips about the lottery guys but unfortunately looks like I'm going back to work on Monday.
    Still at least I've had some luck this week :)
     
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    Ah well...

    anyroad, you can’t knock free lamps!:thumbup:
     

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