Tilley X246 indentification

Hi all, another new-to-lanterns member here...

I just picked up the three Tilleys the other day. I know a bit about the x359, but nothing about the other two. Could anyone help me out with a little further info please?

I can see this is going to be an expensive hobby. I thought stoves were addictive...

 

@Frankarooney

Welcome!

On the left, Tilley X246 early 1950s; middle is X246 mid to late 1950s.


Cheers

Tony

 

Welcome aboard and happy fettling!

 

I was watching those for ages and almost got them myself.
You got yourself a bargain there. Well done.

 

Isn't it the other way around? I'm basing my guess on the handle attachment to the frame.

 

Nils

Of course!!!

It must have been my dyslexic memory!

Mid to late 1950s X246 on left; early 1950s X246 in middle.

Sorry for the confusion.

Tony

@Nils Stephenson @Frankarooney

 

@Frankarooney
Welcome to CPL.
Those three lanterns should clean up nicely

 

Welcome to the forum ... nice fettling projects there.

 

Thanks guys. Can anyone recommend some literature on these lanterns, their history and so forth? Is there one book (or books) that's considered essential reading?

 

The Tilley bible is the one in the photo below, written by an Australian, Jim Dick.

You can buy it from TW Sands in Melbourne. Give them a call first to make sure it is in stock.

Also, if you are a subscriber you get access to great resources in the Reference Library.





Cheers

Tony

@Frankarooney

 

Cheers, I'll give them a call. I'm a subscriber to the Classic Camp Stoves forum, I don't suppose the one subscription covers both sites does it?

 

NO.

 

Worth a try I guess... I’ll sign up tonight. Look what I found in the box...

 

You’ll get your money’s worth.

Cheers

Tony

 

Left hand lantern is 1954 to 1957. Middle is 1950 to 1954. Nice looking examples. . ::Neil::