Vapalux 300, I would say from 1942 / 3 ish…given the hood marking, slotted frame and filler cap markings. I’m sure I’ll be put right if I’m wrong....
Hi @mauld May be a long shot…but have you removed the cage securing nut at all..? It looks like the control cock is fouling on it and therefore...
Nice lamp, never seen one with a glass like that.
Vapalux 300, steel tank. Probably from 1945, have a close look is there a date on the hood.. [ATTACH] Should be fairly straightforward to get it...
@Darryl Durdin Vapalux lamps where manufactured in Halifax, West Yorkshire, hence they put Halifax on some of the hoods, I’m guessing your hood is...
It’s also marked Tower Lite underneath, I wonder if the burner has been replaced at some point. Are there any markings on the glass. You do a see...
Very nice..:clap:
I think the original paint on these lamp is more like a satin finish, but given the age it’s difficult to judge how much the paint has aged and...
@Dinx This is a 300 that I restored previously, 1943 Vapalux 300 hope this helps Gary
What’s this…:-k [ATTACH]
Nice lamp, looks a good light.
The model number appears to disappear towards the end of the model run. The stamping on these is the same as the early X246Bs, I wonder if they...
This is one restored a while back date marked 1164, no model number on the tank. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Hi @Magicdrshoon you can discuss non pressure lamps in the open forum. A number of members here, including myself have and use paraffin hurricane...
@M.Meijer @Håvard Kvernelv it may the angle of the pics, and or my eyesight. But to me the glass looks too short, as there is a clear gap between...
Yeah I saw this last week. There is quite a lot of work gone into it and I actually think it looks okay, bit pricey though… Not sure about,…. what...
Yeah I think your right because you do see the pressure tit on the later brass tanks (brown versions) and early Vapalux 300X slim tanks. But it...
I would say that is all correct and a very nice find. No split pin on the air release screw is common on the earlier lamps. Not sure exactly when...
@BigStevie yeah I’m really happy with it, always nice to pick a bargain up, then bring it back to life.
Cheers everyone much appreciated.
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