Ok Neil, The info on those 'over stamping numerals', is interesting, & 'yes', that's quite a window of margin to consider (maybe pre-30's,...
Hi Neil, It's good to see one of these, with all the crown and globe, taken off to one side at last.Their size are just perplexing, but I do I...
Well Jeff, I was thinking the tank was maybe older than the hood, as quite the majority of those I saw on sites, seemed to be shown sporting the...
Hi All, Unfortunately, I just lost all of an hour of careful photo loading, with my first Tilley PL53 fettle & assy. I loaded 6 good pictures,...
Hi Christer, I just keep fumblin' through the sites pages, never really realizing which ways the best way to make contact. :shock: I think it'd...
It's Ok David, You'll be well up with de-cals, no doubt, but Fred's are sweet, & give a good grip on the tanks (recommended, from the little I...
Hi David, I'm sure Fred Kuntz could try to help you out, with provision of a glossy/ sticky de-cal, for your little Higg's lantern. You'll...
If anyone has a decal they want reproduced please let me know. I don't need a high resolution image but I do need an accurate scale or size. Hi...
Hi Christer, This one looks to be the same as the one I've just finished, though mine has a steel tank & steel bale arm coil. I can't tell...
Thanks for the info/ link; it was a good read again. Cheers, Jon.
Hiya, I ended up buying another curious lantern, in Ebay, and when it arrived, it was real tiny but as far as I could see, "all there", but in...
Hi Neil, Ta, for the dating information :- 54' - 61' (and by Sears, only). I've found this lantern to be a very satisfying project; it all...
He he Christer, I reckon just for their own sculpturally 'pressed novelty', they'd make an interesting assortment of vivids, just placed up on the...
Claus, I must apologise to you, I can get mixed up with christian names; I've answered your question regarding the brass stand mount, over to...
Thanks for showing your appreciation with this one Jeff, it'd not have been possible without all the help I got from one good man (I make a...
He he :) UUUmmmh, I've apparently got some fettling to do now, as yours looks more sparkly than mine (eh deary me)! You're right about using it...
Righto Christer, It was interesting just to know of another use, these ball runs were for. It was just a surface guess, the tractor or plant...
Hi Dan, Righto, that generator pictured then was the older one, prior to the replacement. It looks a very well proportioned lantern, all...
Hi Dan, The Higg's link is well appreciated, maybe there's a photo of the esteemed John Higgins, in the reference libraries ? If I could weave...
Yes Claus, cheers for the praise. I hadn't really to touch up any of the main founts exterior look, it was just some minute browning (faint rust)...
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