@tandm7 The gear I’ve seen “MRD” on were most likely “Main Roads Department” (also DMR at other times). Do you know what State or city of...
Thanks for the detail on your V1 SwiftLite, @Darryl Durdin. Cheers Tony
@podbros The pricker lever has broken off and the generator is wrecked. But the tip/jet might be ok. I’m now pondering whether this lamp is a...
Great work, @LesRiekie! What great thing to do. Cheers Tony
Also, look through here: First renovation. Tony
I have’s looked to see, yet, @podbros. I’ve got a few used ones to choose from to replace it, anyway. Tony
I notice that this lamp has a nickel-plated cap on top of the handle, as does this other example in the Reference Gallery: Knight Light & Soda...
The first photo of @podbros shows what’s called the “pork pie” tank of the X246. There were a few variations to the cage, hood and bail on the...
@Jivey Nice lamp and great shade! Tony
Correct! Tony
Right at sunset and dinner time… [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Brandts Companion stove Tilley CS 56 Tilley EX4 Kayen Table Lamp The...
The lamp came like this. A bicycle-pump valve fitting (soldered into the original filler cap and check valve: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A fitted...
The handle (central column) is brass but has been treated with something, and was that colour when I got the lamp. I left it as is. Cheers Tony
This is a Kayen HL7 table lamp made and marketed by W Kopsen of Sydney. For those new to Australian Kayen lamps and lanterns, they are direct...
Iain I must thank Rodger W for spotting this and letting me know. The CS 22 is quite a fine acquisition. Cheers Tony
I just paid for this, and it was posted today. It should arrive in a week or so (depending on whether it gets caught in the floods up north)....
Yes… Anti-clockwise. Tony
The RD number is seen on some Tilley tanks into the 1940s even though the Registered Design coverage would have expired. With the GF control cock...
Which bit is seized? Tony
Thanks for the info! Did you get it running? Tony
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