I am really pleased with this one, I find using good quality rattle cans to paint the lamps helps to achieve a good finish. But you do get the odd...
Having found the lamp, a good green hood and a good condition correct type glass some time ago I finally got round to restoring this lamp....
They will keep you busy for a while, look forward to some restoration posts with before and after pics
One of my Brown 300's - too good to fully restore. Vapalux 300
Ian that makes sense, a gradual evolution from indented tank e41 to flat tank e41 to early 300 with slotted brass hood. Still need to get my...
I use distilled white vinegar, carefull not to leave items in it too long, a bit of fine (320 / 400) wet and dry and a suede brush on the stubborn...
300x (x for export?) all have plate type pre heaters with a ring of small holes and hoods with multiple small holes rather than slots which I...
Too many of these lamps about for them alk to be 'pick and mix' lamps. I would describe your lamp as a late Vapalux 300. In general terms the...
I would also estimate 1943-45. Lovely lamps, I have 2 brown ones just the same and a few earlier lamps with slotted collars.
Did you find the correct colour? I have an air ministry 1949 300x and have ordered a can of BS381c RAF Blue / Grey for it. BS381c is a range of...
Thanks Norman, more to come soon as I am currently restoring an early Vapalux 300 and a Bialaddin 310 with quite a few more in my restoration queue.
Thanks for your kind comments, its a table lamp and can be fitted with a shade, quite an odd looking lamp but quite standard in construction.
The correct curved profile glass is fitted if a little chipped, a replacement will come my way eventually at the right price, just a matter of...
I bought this lamp about 12 months ago, paid a low price for it, these lamps are usually quite expensive. [ATTACH] On strip down I found it had...
I think the green is bs381c grass green and I will be having a can of this made up for a couple if the lamps in my restoration quewe, I will...
I am externally 53 but probably about 19 in my head, I have the occasional ache and if i hurt myself it takes a bit longer to recover but i live a...
I certainly intend to grow old disgracefully and enjoy it.
Colin - stupidity is not age related neither is feeling cold, my wife is about the same age as me and whilst I feel comfortable lying on top of...
[ATTACH] My next 7 lamps for restoration plus a bialaddin T10 not shown, should keep me busy over the winter months. From left to right: 1. Early...
Mine have to live in the garage but I am sure they will be welcome in the house during power cuts!
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