Identify Tilley Lamp

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  1. Madcollector

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    Hi All, This is the first time I've used this site for help, so bear with me.

    I've recently purchased these 2 Tilley table lamps. Am I right in saying that they are TL 136 's?
    The only information printed on the bottom is Made in England and the letter P.
    They stand approx. 16 1/2 inches tall. Also is everything correct about them. Does anyone know
    the colour for these?

    Many thanks in anticipation, Tom. IMG_1473.JPG
     
  2. JEFF JOHNSON

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    Welcome aboard!:thumbup:
    Those lamps are from the 1950's and they are both model TL 136 and they should restore well enough.
     
  3. Jean J

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    That’s a really lovely pair @Madcollector. Seems like everything is as it should be and a good clean up should have them looking stunning. The cream enamel finish on the tanks just needs a gentle wipe with warm soapy water and the globes a good wash. Whether you want to have the brass bits shining is up to you.
     
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    Hi and welcome along. Nice pair of TL136 lamps, nice to see the original finish!
     
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    Lucky bugger you have twins, very nice lamps welcome.
     
  6. Henry Plews

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    Sound advice from @Jean J . If you really feel the need to renew the paintwork, Arrum Beige (as used on Rover cars) is the nearest you'll get to the original finish.
     
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    Thank you all for the nice welcome and good advice.
    Can I ask another question please. Does the brass column
    unscrew or is it soldered to the fount?
    Many thanks, Tom.
     
  8. Jean J

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    These don’t unscrew @Madcollector, very few table lamps do only the TL120a as far as I’m aware.
     

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