You may need the narrow jaw version to squeeze them between the knob and the gland nut.
I will have to consider whether to replace it with a brass version which I have in stock or just leave it as part of its history.
This is my latest rstoration and my favourite table lamp. It is an elegant addition to the collection and has an original Tilley shade giving it a...
Try this thread for your wish to be granted: Tilley Vaporiser (Advise Needed) Scroll right down.
AL21's are excellent lamps. I am always looking for an excuse to fire mine up.
Hi Paul, A very warm welcome to the forum and the world of pressure lamps. What you have there is a speculum plated Tilley X246B, and a decent...
@David Shouksmith Steady on David. Where will I source my lamps from if you sell to all on here?:lol: I hope you approve of its new guise. I was...
This must be one of my easiest and quickest fettles. All that was needed was to strip the tank of the 'orrible paint, (which is why it is so shiny...
Great stuff. One of my favourite lamps.
By tank wsher, do you mean the washer between the tank and control cock? Have you checked that the mating faces are not damaged. Do not...
This would have been my first Newark gathering. Greatly disappointed but safety first. Now for next year ...
Great light up. The only thing missing is the beer pump.8]
Try a little penetrating oil on the knob too. It does help.
I agree with Gary. that is a superb find and with intact "holey" glass too. It is wearing its years well.
Well spotted David. Lets face it, some local papers are not known for their cutting edge accuracy.
Browsing in an idle moment (well what do you expect? We are in lockdown you know) I came across this article in the Hackney Gazette. Apologies if...
Superb condition. An excellent addition to the collection.
A great light up and I admire your fortitude. It's far too chilly for a garden light up in the Lincolnshire mountains and blowing an absolute...
You are very welcome.
@Tony Press Around 1946 according to Jim Dick.
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