Not for the purist out there I know, but then it came to me already stripped bare and minus it's top so not really giving me the option other than paint/polish/new top resto. Polished & VHT lacquered cage & vent ring, VHT matt black hood. Plastikote (brand) Gold which looks pretty close to original. I really like these, so damned heavy lol and so pretty..
Very nice, indeed! These pork pie knuckle roasters are a splendid example of a good quality Tilley lantern!
If you do decide to use it please keep us updated on how well the vht paint holds up to the heat. Ian
Thanks everyone for your kind words. Let's hope I can show her off this year at Smeaton Lakes..fingers crossed.
I would have to say that this is the nicest restoration of a lamp of this type that I have seen. I don't think I will ever see one better.
Thanks Marty, that means a lot. MrSys, just a rattle can but hours of prep first, several primer coats before finishing with 3 coats of the gold.