barn finds

Discussion in 'Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum' started by Nearly, Oct 31, 2016.

  1. Nearly

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    Hi, I'm a farmer with an old shed. Found these lamps and wanting them to find a good home (this is not an auction). First thing to do is identify them, please help.
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    Neil
     

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  2. Ian Bingham

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    The first and last are Tilley PL53 - presumably with steel (and not brass) tanks which puts them around war period. Wrong glass though.

    The second from left is a Tilley X246 from the 1950's and the third from left is not a Tilley nor a pressure lamp. Someone else may know more.

    Don't give up the farming.....
     
  3. Nearly

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    So nothing to retire on then. Shame. :D
    The first one the glass is in 2 parts (on purpose).

    there's a prominent member of the forum close to me, so they're being offered them for parts etc.

    The OL50 can stay here though. :)

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  4. James

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    The globe at the bottom is the correct one for the lamp. It should be held in place by a wire cage that is not present. The glass at the top is for a hurricane lamp of some sort.
     
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    Third one Veritas hurricane lamp
     

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