Couple of nice finds, standard tilley x246 guardsman and a tilley B/R (British rail) x246 guardsman

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  1. Rickylee United Kingdom

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    Couple of nice finds, standard tilley x246 guardsman and a tilley B/R (British rail) x246 guardsman.
     

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    Fine lanterns both ! :thumbup:
     
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    Very nice indeed!
     
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    Very nice find, the hoods look to be in good nick as well.
    Enjoy
    Pete
     
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    A useful pair in pretty good condition.
     
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    Good finds!:thumbup:
     
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    Wow top job the hoods look amazing well done mate.
     
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    I don’t think I’ve ever seen a GEC globe before
     
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    They're not uncommon over here, Anthony...
     
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    I’ve not seen a GEC globe in Oz.

    Cheers

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    I've seen GTC on a Globe I'm sure?? Trying to think back....
     
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    Yes, but have you seen GEC...?
     
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    @Tony Press Only in that picture Tony. I've just been delving into this, and I found Tilley used to contract the Glasswork out to various manufacturers over the years.
     
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    Bullfinch....:lol:
     
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    Exactly right - it's not bullfinch at all... ;) :lol:
     
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    GEC - General Electric Company.
     
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    Here's one....On my Tilley X246A. Durosil! I had to get the light just right to shoot this as it's very faint.

    DU1.jpg Durosil.jpg
     
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