Tilley IL47 I believe.....

Hi folks, I am looking at this lamp, which is rather like my IL33, but had features of later lamps. I would like to ask two questions: the chain suspension which does not allow for a heat deflector is clearly wrong, and I can make the brass links myself BUT does anyone know of a source of deflector? I found a website showing all sorts of spares (in Wales I believe) but cannot seem to log on to it, or find it again. Any clues?

Secondly, the reflector appears to be painted white - a disappointment I can live with, HOWEVER in the catalogue, it quotes "vitreous enamel" for the outdoor lamps, and merely "enameled" for the indoor. Was it originally just painted them? All thoughts gratefully received.

Paul M

 

This link shows what that Tilley should look like and as far as I know the reflectors were enamelled, the heat deflector for the IL-47 is the same stamping as the heat deflector which is on the first X-246 pork pie lanterns and someone did make reproductions as I have seen them listed on Ebay.

IL 47

 

Oh, just to be clear, what is your understanding of "enameled" do you think it means the same as vitreous enamel, or stove-baked paint? Thanks.

 

Vitreous enamel and this link shows the 1955 Tilley catalogue.

https://classicpressurelamps.com/threads/1955-tilley-cat.421/

 

Unable to open link, but thanks anyway.

 

The library is only open to subscribers, it contains masses of information.

 

Ah I see. Thanks. I'll have to get that organised.

 

The reflectors on outdoor lamps such as OL50, OL51 and Challow were certainly vitreous enamelled but those for indoor lamps were stove enamelled.

 

Thanks for that. The catalogue I have seemed to imply that but not sure.