Tilley BR49 - May 1957

Hello all, the bargains are still out there.
It's just a matter of timing and luck.
I picked this BR49 up on the weekend, 1 hour and 20 minutes away from my location, well worth the drive and a days outing.
Here are some photos.



I'm pretty happy with her.
Thanks for looking.
I did pick up some other Tilley lamps on the way home.
I just haven't had time to take the photos as yet.

 

I just don’t know how you do it Brian but just keep on doing it! What a find.

 

Thanks you very much @Jean J

 

Funny old world really - the harder you work and the more you know the luckier you get Nice one mate

 

Nice one Brian, still haven't managed to find one myself yet.

 

A fine restoration project!

 

Yes, that was a good buy that few of us would pass up. Now where are those shops that you find these bargains.

 

@Sedgman Well you know what they say, I good tradesman never gives away his secrets.

 

Thanks to everyone for their comments.

 

Luckily I'm hundreds of miles from Melbourne and still find a few things out this way. The luck of the draw.

Glad you found some good stuff.

 

You are correct it sure is the luck of the draw.
Thanks.

 

Very nice! A plated one too, great find mate!

 

@BigStevie Hi mate it's great to see you back on the Forum and thanks.

 

Hello all, just an update.
As you know team Buggerlugs loves to polish and paint lamps.
I couldn't leave her as is, so I polished all the parts, as best as possible, changed the hood over to a spare that I had, Michael sandblasted and resprayed the bail and all done.
while polishing I found a date stamp May 1957.
Here are the results.



Thanks.

 

Splendid job as ever chaps !

 

When it comes to Tilleys, I don't think I'm aware of anyone else who has better luck than you, Brian.

 

Thanks mate, but I'm sure there are plenty of collectors who do.