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
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?
@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.
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.
@ROBBO55 You guys on this site are the real deal. What a great presentation. I have just acquired one of these BR49 Railway lanterns which is in pretty good nick but will still need a complete fettle so this amazing resource will come in very handy as a guide. My one is 1954>1956 with the stamped tank and later bail attachment so is the more common type.
