Just bought another 500 cp, Branded Anchor No.950. It needs a bit of work on it, it's got more leaks than Welsh Garden. I don't like the Lead...
Fabulous that mate, thank you.
Where can I get spares for this Lamp, it leaks when pressurised even when it's turned off. I will have to strip it down and replace the seals.
Just got it going, really pleased with it much brighter than i thought it would be. This is the money shot. but the photo does not do it justice,...
Thank you.
Cheers Gary, Another question, how do I fill it ?
Just took delivery of this lamp, describer as 500cp Paraffin, Kerosene, Air Pressure lamp, similar to Tilley. There are no markings or numbers on...
Any recommendations for getting the muck and debris out of the fount ?
Just cleaned the paintwork up a bit, new seals fresh fuel and away we go. Money shot..Nice and bright. [ATTACH]
Dated. 5/59 with XA suffix. Yes, never thought about the hood dislodging bit. Thanks for all replies. Colin..
The photo shows it better than it actually is. I will give it a buff up then decide.
Just acquired another lovely guardsman, with excelent brown top, I do like the Brown tops. especially in good condition. It also has the deeper...
Cheers Gary, It's not actually mine, it belongs to my partners daughter I said I would have a look at it for her as a favour. I will have a word...
Doe's any one know how to remove the plating from the fount ?
Hi, I have a Chrome plated Guardsman The Chrome is in poor condition and I cannot see any date stamp or other stamps on it, not even the "Tilley"...
It was advertised as being in Wiltshire, but I think she moved to France shortly after placing the Ad. It had been on the market for a couple of...
That looks extremely nice Gary, I have never seen one like that.
Hi Buggerlugs, what colour is that please ?
This is the 246A that I got from France, I had to persuade her to post it. [ATTACH] Gave it a good clean, bit of spit and polish. It looks really...
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