Tilley KL80

My latest lamp and my first KL80, could anyone help with how old it is please

 

The XN control cock would indicate pre-1940; and the black bakelite knob, 1934 onwards. So if all is original, 1934-1940 would be my proposition.


It’s a lovely looking lamp and you are very lucky to have the vitreosil G10 (I think) globe (see here).


Cheers

Tony

 

Thank you for the swift reply, yes I was very pleased to get it.

 

That is the early hanger and they do not turn up often.

 

The curved frame appears first in the 1936 catalogue so '34 to '35 will perhaps be more accurate. Nice old lamp for sure. ::Neil::

 

Reflector should have lugs though? Nice one @Darren Holt.

 

You are correct Jean and it would also have had the early heat deflector, the link below shows the relevant catalogue.
Jean J

https://classicpressurelamps.com/threads/1934-folder-no-1.2388/

 

Very nice Darren and the room has the look of a period too