Well done, I was tempted to have a bid, but I've spent a fair amount on BR49 bits the last few months so I didn't bother. Still got a 49a I need a...
Yes, I have to say, a soak in the tub is perfectly complemented by the natural light and hiss of a pressure lantern. A personal favourite of mine....
It would appear an X246a handle is a very close approximation to the Bialaddin article, so I shall adapt one of those. I have two such cages in my...
Yes, I shall give it a go Jeff. It's just odd it's missing in the first place, as I'm assuming these are not meant to be separated?
I did consider that initially it must be said, but I'll try the brute force and ignorance route first, lol.
I picked this (Phase 2?) Bialaddin 300x up today from a local antique cellar for 15 quid. It's salvable, just missing tank cap and cage handle,...
Jolly nice. I've just finished building a Speculum BR49, but it isn't anywhere near as good as that. Kudos!
I saw that one on eBay earlier and recalled the thread started by Mackburner; I then came on here to peruse it and found this. Quite astounding...
If they're protruding below the baseline I weigh them in at my local non-ferrous merchant when Ive enough brass. If they're just a few millimetres...
Imo they look a treat - I managed to find one fairly recently and put it on one of my concoctions. They're quite rare as I understand it [ATTACH]
Thanks @MYN :thumbup:
I restored one back in January - and actually it was the catalyst for me taking up the hobby again and spending loads of money! Mine is a 1972,...
The Durosil glass does have a crack, which I've superglued, but it's largely irrelevant because this lamp will not be lit.
Thanks @Buggerlugs . Some more pics: This lamp was made up out of a very good condition Guardsman and preheater parts made up from an...
Thanks very much. But I stress again, it's a bitsa - albeit an expensive one of course! I'll post some better pics when I'm a little more assured...
I'd be very interested to see images of BR49 lanterns from the very early years of production. I note all in the image galleries are late 1954>...
In my experience of painting lantern cages or frames, especially Tilley Guardsman's, then only the inside of the top ring will slightly darken...
I've just restored one with an orange fount, perfectly akin to orange peel itself, which I must confess looked rather good. It was dated Nov 70...
@Steptoe That looks lovely mate. I've only got one 'B' in my collection, which is currently bare brass and in need of tlc. I might just give it...
I must admit I have half a can of Halfords lacquer lurking somewhere, so I can think of at least 3 lamps I'll finish it off on. Thanks for the...
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