Just recently won this lot online at a local auction house 310, 315 & 305 Didn’t have time to go and view this lot but the online photo above didn’t show up any real concerns and they were going just to cheap couldn’t resist a cheeky bid Collected today and a quick once over they all look in fair condition tbh no costly issues of concern screaming out so far The 315 does have a cracked shade around the bottom rim shame really as it’s got the original stamp on it but will do for now until a replacement comes up I’ve been after a 310 model to add to the Bialaddin Collection this was the main interest in having a punt at this lot Anyway decided to give this one a fettle up this evening and after good clean the hood and vaporiser went in the ultrasonic cleaner for a quick blast One or two seals changed it fired up nicely with no leaks so far Have a bit of a question regarding the shade setup on this 310 model lantern as I have yet to see one with the alloy collar and the glass sitting directly on top not sure if it’s original or an aftermarket setup if anyone has any knowledge feel free to comment All seems genuine but I’m struggling to find any info Burning away nicely Will update on the 305 & 315 as I get round to fettling them
The glass and the alloy support ring are from a Vapalux M-320 lantern and the first link below shows an example of that lantern. The second link shows the Bialaddin 310 gallery page and the third link shows relevant paperwork, but the library is only open to subscribers. Your lantern is working well and happy fettling. 1990's Vapalux M320 310 https://classicpressurelamps.com/threads/1950s-1960s-bialaddin-lanterns.1462/
Thanks Jeff makes sense now Will probably leave this in its current configuration and source a replacement glass in the meantime Will try it in the 320 once I start fetttling either way I need a replacement as the current one in this setup is cracked around the base but usable for now
Hello Stu, some collectors use super glue to mend cracked glasses, which is okay if those glasses are for display only, that's my opinion anyway. I shall also have to source some glasses.
Decided to give the 305 a strip down this evening Was quite surprised what good condition it was in compared to the 310 Noticed there was quite a lot of solder right around the bottom rim that definitely looked like a repair of sorts Wasn’t until I got everything out the ultrasonic cleaner noticed there was a Crows Foot mark with date 1954 I can only assume these were repaired and serviced by the Army back in the day Anyway the 305 fired up nicely once back together and a few seals replaced
Hi bigstu You will find that those older bialaddin tanks came out of the factory with a rim of solder round the bottom edge, I assume they were dipped to give a smooth finish prior to painting Regards Ian
Looking great, as you know im a big Bialaddin fan, a well put together quality lamp. I do have 4 NOS unused V805 globes to suit the 310's but they have the Vapalux Logo on not Bialaddin, I've no yet managed to source any NOS Bialaddin globes only one preloved curved bottom globe for my Rothmans
Thanks Mr Cod useful to know I have another couple of 305’s one is painted the other has a chrome tank this is the first one I’ve had with a Brass Tank It’s came up quite nicely after a good cleaning off with wire wool Might give it a once over with some clear coat
I’ve managed to superglue this one together as it separated around the bottom rim It’s hardly noticeable tbh Gave it a good fettle last night running great with post some pic’s later
BTW it’s a 320 not a 315 , 315 has the same frame as the 310 with 3 securing screws but exposed ,320 has a single nut
