The first two images show some lanterns and an R-1 which have been in my shed for some considerable time and as there is nothing currently turning up, I finally got around to fettling them to working order. The second two images show a jar which is a fine size for Tilley meths torches, it will hold 3 of the modern torches or 2 of the older ones.
Hi Jeff!.. They look great! I am really liking the 2 older Tilleys though ...The R1 has a lovely aged patina to it? I never thought about a bigger jar? It just makes so much sense when I'm fiddling around with a small thing always having to fill it up
They’re looking great Jeff. As Tony said, Vegemite jars work well, especially the earlier ones with the metal lid. Cheers Pete
Thanks for the positive comments fellow lampers! The R-1 tank and the PL., tank both left the factory with a highly polished and lacquered finish and their current finish is what's left of the original finish. The R-1 is a pre 1940 tank, so it should have an XN., control cock fitted, but I don't have a spare one, so a GF., control cock will have to do and I still need to find a wire guard for the R-1.
Before lockdown I went on a search for jars that would make good Tilley preheat tong containers and if my memory serves, Morrison's pesto jars were kind of close.
Thanks one and all! Sellig33 I have been in France a few times, but not for many years, so I cannot recall all of the places which I visited, but that mustard is good! ColinG Yes, Pesto jars are a good size for one Tilley meths torch.
If any of you fellows have new borns or baby grand children, empty baby food jars are really nice for alcohol bottles.
I have now found an XN., control cock for the R-1, it was in my shed in a box of parts, but I still need to find a wire guard.
The XN., control cock which I found is worn out, but it will do for parts, so I refitted the GF., control cock and here is an image of the 1930's R-1 lit. It's heat is very welcome on this cold night.
Here are three images of the 1930's PL-53 lit, the period burner which I fitted has seen a lot of use, so it's not as bright as it could be, hopefully a less used burner will turn up. Having said that, it's working okay for a lantern which is over 80 years old.
@JEFF JOHNSON The bail on your PL 53 looks as though it’s been repaired. Did you do that, or was it like that when you got it? Cheers Tony
Well spotted Tony, it was broken when I obtained that lantern and my old mate Les fixed it, by simply drilling out a piece of brass rod on his lathe and then soldering the two broken ends of the handle into the tube. When I obtained that PL., it was incomplete, just the tank and handle and the pump, so it's built with what I had. Tony Press
Yes, they are fine old lanterns and I have three 1930's examples, which all have differences in their design, I also have 1940's example and the link below shows the relevant gallery page. PL52-PL53-PL54
Nice stuff Jeff! Where do you find your lanterns up in the Shetlands? Do you buy online or tend to find in shops?
