My 242B from July 50 is also pushing the date back.
Darryl, always a nice find these 'SEQR' oddities. Firstly, @Anthony has previously illustrated some slight differences between two different...
52 through to 59 (Model 249) July 50 through to 58 (Model 242B) Good luck
I agree that it is difficult dating these features. I note that Bakelite became available more readily after a certain date so that is why I am...
I am working on dating a few Gloria items. I have a few questions which possibly may assist. When did the following Gloria features commence and...
These so epitomise the larger Tilley's. Indeed, T W Sands and Co always had one in their shop window in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne when I was...
Veritas 350B (ie painted fount) was advertised as "Cream sprayed fount with Vitreous Enamel and Nickel plated Canopy." A couple of green founts...
I have several radiators and have not seen a ceramic part as indicated in the above initial post. Only ever the ceramic spigot tube protector....
Welcome back. The details on Austramax closure have been extensively discussed here. Part way down you will find an image that highlights the...
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.
Yes, that was a good buy that few of us would pass up. Now where are those shops that you find these bargains.
My goodness, that Aladdin is in pristine condition. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Very nice condition and interesting date as Coleman book has an earlier period for the model 234. I think it is probably Feb 1936.
Darryl, Your post has reminded us all about the nature of the beast we tinker with. I for one, was firing up a newly fettled old Ohio made Royal...
My goodness, that was a shock seeing your burn. Do take good care through the healing process. I am certain you have good care around you. Your...
Right: have not seen a canister lamp version. On the sister site there is some information related to this issue and the canisters. Veritas...
A couple further pointers: the pricker main rod has a thread on the bottom and has to be unscrewed not just lifted out. Also, when you get to...
You pretty much have it correct. The nut shown on the vapouriser has to be undone but the spirit cup is a press fit over it so it can be pulled up...
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