ID - Tilley donut lamp

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  1. Jack Malster United Kingdom

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    Hi guys. I wanted to share a lamp that I found last weekend at a local car boot. It was in a heap when I found it and must have walked past it a few times before I recognised what it was. I know it’s a Tilley donut lamp but I’m hoping you could tell me the model?

    The donut measures roughly 12.5” wide and the shade measures roughly 12.25” wide.

    I’ve given the lamp a good clean and got rid of most of the grime and it seems to be in good condition, I think someone could make it look amazing. There is one dent to the donut and the glass is obviously missing. Is there anything else missing?

    Thanks for your help!


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  2. JEFF JOHNSON

    JEFF JOHNSON United Kingdom Subscriber

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    Welcome aboard!:thumbup:
    That is a lucky find and it's a pre 1940 IL-33, which is rated at 300 candle power, your lamp is missing the burner and the filler cap / pressure valve is damaged but it could be repaired and the original control cock has been replaced with a later one, but that is not unusual.
    That is a fine restoration project and the link below shows the relevant gallery page.

    Indoor Do-nut & Pendant Lamps
     
  3. Tony Press

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    Welcome, @Jack Malster.

    What a great find for your first entry!


    Tony
     

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