Hello fellow Lampies! Just got this today and I think that it is an early Tilley Table Lamp. It has the original asbestos mantle, and there is no obvious damage. I am sure that it will work with a little "fettling". The shade is obviously not from this lamp, and I wonder if I can still get an original globe for it. Would be grateful for any information as to Maker, Model No. date and where I can get a replacement globe from. It is a nice piece of lamp history and I look forward to restoring it. Steve.
It looks like a Tilley 106 to me, but that's not "my brand" so I am sure someone can help you out here. I guess Kayen etc could look like this too? Doesn't it say Tilley on the little control knob for the pricker. One thing I do know, is that you have a mantle that belongs to a radiator on it! Take good care of it, but it's not meant to be used on a lamp like this.
It does look like a 106.I have a WL27 that appears to have the same burner head and I found a Coleman 200 type globe that would work.It's a tight fit and some of my Coleman globes wouldn't work,but it's worth a try untill we find the proper globe Ernie
This is a Tilley 106, this style of 106 was made from about 1946 to about 1950, it's commonly known as a pork pie Tilley lamp, because of the style of it's tank. The asbestos mantle is for a Tilley radiator and should not be used on a lamp, if used, it will merely give a red glow, as it's designed as a heating mantle, not a lighting mantle! Asbestos should be avoided anyway! The shade which is shown is for an electric lamp, do not use it on a Tilley as it's not able to cope with the heat. Tilley 182 globes turn up on Ebay and heat resisting gas globes can also be used.
...and set of instructions subsequently posted by Jeff should answer just about all your questions... You can fit a 182 globe (easily obtainable via eBay for around £20) but you'll find the light is harsh and casts dark shadows. That's because the owner was expected to add some kind of fabric or parchment shade after purchase - the globe protects the shade from heat damage. Otherwise, you can get a glass shade, also from eBay, from about £40 for a modern reproduction up to maybe three figures for a genuine Tilley one with coloured glass and illustrations. Yer pays yer money and yer takes yer choice...
Thanks for the good info guys. It is a Tilley, as I can now see it marked so on the control valve knob. I will remove the heater mantle and once cleaned and fettled, will try it with a normal Tilley mantle. I assume that it wiil accept a normal Tilley Stormlight type mantle? Now I keep my eyes open for globe and shade. I do not keep lamps, just enjoy restoring them, so it will be for sale up for sale sometime in the future. Thanks again - Steve.
Thanks Jeff, Just got it going, but I need to sort the NRV as pump rises and paraffin seeps back into pump tube. I should be able to sort this. More used to stoves than lamps! Steve.
Thanks to good advice and info from you friends on CPL I have got the TL106 working. A couple of pics attached. Next decision is do I fettle it further or sell it on as it is for a real collector to do themself? If anyone is really keen to have this lamp please send me a PT. Thanks for the help - Steve.
Ahhhh... There is nothing more satisfying that spots in your eyes after a afternoon or evening of "fettling" about. Looks really good. Certainly an interesting find. Cheers!
Hello Steve, this is good solidly built lamp, the only poorly designed part is the pump grip, it's to narrow. It's fine to see it working, has the collecting bug not bitten you yet? Jeff.
Hi Jeff, Not yet, I have to be really strict on what I can keep and what I cannot! due to space restrictions. I am at present clearing out my very elderly parent's property, and what a lot of "might come in handy one day" stuff am I having to clear, it is mind boggling. At present I am going through a "Minimalism phase". Thanks for your help. Best regards Steve.
These are common enough and most English collectors will have one. They do have a problem sometimes though. I have up to now seen maybe half a dozen with a base seam leak. No idea why because they seem to be quite well made and are certainly solid but this seam leak does happen. ::Neil::
