It's cleaned up nicely, congratulations :thumbup:
It's good your health has improved. Two nice looking lamps. :thumbup:
GuidoK, The components (cock, tank pump, etc) are brass that have been electro plated with speculum [ATTACH]
Welcome to CPL @TheGreenGunner As stated your lantern dates 1954 to 1956. For seals I can recommend Tilley Washer Kit - The Fettlebox . Your...
Very nice Dean, congratulations :thumbup:
Just a thought, you are using kerosene as fuel, not Lamp fuel? I have had a mud wasp build a nest in the top of the mixing chamber. Hard to find...
Nice and bright, Darryl, congratulations :thumbup:
Welcome to CPL @Frankie Some pictures would help, it makes sure everyone is talking about the same lamp.
A lovely addition, Tony. :thumbup:
The fount is brass, not copper and was commonly painted gold. If painting, you need to make sure it is fuel resistant. Automotive paint or a fuel...
Haven't seen it done. But, If you get one the right size, I can't see why it wouldn't work. Try it and let us know how you go.
Welcome to CPL @HibbertAllen Yes it is a Tilley X246 and should clean up nicely. Is there an Owl stamped on the side of the fount? As I...
Nice lantern, and a good reference post.:thumbup:
A beautiful lamp,congratulations :thumbup:
Welcome to CPL @Fester A nice start. :thumbup:
David, it is in excellent condition, congratulations :thumbup:
Up and running [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] And yes, the shade is indeed uranium glass and does glow green in a Ultra violet light....
I found this lamp locally on Marketplace. The woman said it had been her mothers and had been in the home as long as she could remember. This...
It's cleaned up nicely Reinhard, congratulations And well documented too :thumbup:
Congratulations Serge, it's a splendid looking lantern :thumbup:
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