Tilley X246A (1964)

Here is a Tilley X246A which I picked up for very little:






February 1964:




Brass pump tube; brass pip holders:




The air tubes on the burner were clogged with wasp nests:




The second version of the black hood (with the lip on the middle section):




I had to replace the vapouriser, and had a NOS from Dunmurry:




Testing:




Up and running, with a Korean glass:




Daytime running in the shed:




It was in pretty poor condition when I picked it up at an auction:





Washers, leather and seals by The Fettlebox; mantle from The Base Camp.

Cheers

Tony

 

Well fettled!

 

Very nice. Made the same year as me. If only I could fettle up so well

 

Very nice, hope mine turn out like that.

 

What a transformation. It looks to me like its somewhat better-made than most of the X246Bs.

 

Very nice lamp...

 

@Tony Press

Looking good Tony, well fettled!
I’ve never seen a speculum plated X246A in the flesh, a very smart looking Tilley.

Thanks for sharing, Stevie

 

Very nice m8