Tilley BR49 1954-56

This speculum plated BR 49 was found in Australia.
It has the Tilley and Owl marking on the fount but no date stamping. The bottom is stamped “Made in England” with possibly “O” above England.

Tilley began marking the founts in '54 and began date marking in November 1956. So this undated example is from 1954 to Oct '56.

The cage was badly rusted and has been repainted.
All new seals from The Fettlebox

 

Great post.

Thank you.

Tony

 

The BR49 has beautiful plating.

The BR49 I own doesn't have a metal mesh around the ventilator, but yours does.
What is it for?

 

Beautiful lantern. Excellent work. Congrats.

 

@Camp numao

That is the top insect screen to stop insects coming in and breaking the mantle.

There is a bottom insect screen sitting underneath the globe, clipped on to the vapouriser.


Cheers

Tony

 

@Tony Press

Thank you for letting me know.

I also have the insect guard plate on the preheat cup side, but I didn't know that the ventilator also had such a part.

 

A perfect example and well presented, congratulations mate.

 

A fine specimen. A lovely lamp looking great. Well done

 

Jolly nice. These are my favourite lanterns bar none. I'm turning all the Guardsmans I have currently into BR49 type clones, with custom leg extensions and home made spirit cups with heater shrouds.

 

@Tony Press @Camp numao @JEFF JOHNSON @Paul Aslanides @Buggerlugs @Steptoe @Muzzleflash

Thanks everyone, I am pleased with how it cleaned up.

 

In my opinion I think the BR models look absolutely fantastic.
They just seem to have a certain style about them.