Kl80 question

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  1. Ross Hayes New Zealand

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    Hi. I was given a kl80 tilley lamp today in a bit rough condition and not 100 percent complete but it is different in the hood area than pictures I have found on internet . Can anybody help me find out why ? Thanks in advance Screenshot_20260904_160239_Messages.jpg
     
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    Hi @Ross Hayes
    A few more photos would confirm but it may be part of a frost heater on the top?
    They usually have a table lamp galley that sits on top of the vapouriser

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  3. Ross Hayes New Zealand

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    Hi. You were exactly right with the top being from a frost lamp as it had little lugs where it obviously attached to its base. I have had a busy weekend with my 12 yr old son and it now has transformed into a lovely piece of kit that will not only look nice but function well too. Just couple more bits to go and done. 20260905_194439.jpg
     
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    It's a grand old lamp now.:thumbup::thumbup:
     
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    I wonder if a previous owner had used the top of a frost lamp as an insect screen.
     
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    A good find and it has cleaned up nicely, Congratulations :thumbup:
     

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