This is a Tilley AL 10 from around 1935. I have restored it without changing any component except the washers, seals, and the glass. Note the standard Tilley No.169 vapouriser. Note the small burner bottom. It is 25mm around the flange at the burner holes. The AL 10 burner (left) compared to a contemporary 300 cp burner. Testing and up and running. Out in the garden. Some paperwork. (Early 1930s) Note the Tilley 169 vapouriser for this 150p lamp. In 1935 Tilley announced that the AL11 was replacing the AL10. I must say: this is a great little lamp! Cheers Tony @Mackburner @Matthew92 @Anthony
That's lovely Tony I haven't been able to find an elusive rimless AL10, but I also have one of these and it pumps out an impressive light for 150cp! Alec.
Well presented and what a top little lantern. You must be pleased as Punch with this little beauty. Enjoy Pete @Tony Press
Thanks for the comments, folks. Jean, The blue hood came with it, so I’m convinced they were sold like that. Neil has one with a blue hood here. Cheers Tony @Jean J
That is a really nice thing Tony How was it when you acquired it? Looks pretty good now That is a burner I haven’t seen before but this has real Tilley age to it.. The spigot is quite different too Do you know any of its history or provenance at all ? Great to see it working
@podbros It is exactly like I received it, except for cleaning the dust off it, and putting on the mantle and seals. It has been in a collection, but was found originally in Australia. I expect it’s a 1930s import. Cheers Tony
Anthony, I included the fuel stained, worn paint that no longer shines like gold. The way the tarnished brass blends in where the paint is chipped or worn away due to years of cleaning. Giving the lamp an overall appearance of its age. Without looking dirty and neglected.
