Tilley TL11

My second table lamp. TL11 as it has the clear 182 glass globe. Chrome tank, stem and gallery, tank finish shows signs of wear with a sizable area of exposed brass. I intend to polish, change the seals, fuel and get lit.

 

Hi @KAB the plating appears to have lifted on the fount. I had a almost virgin Tilley X246 Guardsman do the same. Perhaps not a good day at the Tilley factory that day. A good polish will help hide it some.
Its a great find and I’m looking forward to the money shot.
Cheers
Pete

 

A very worthwhile restoration project!

 

I would be interested in what others think but having an XN cock would mean it should be plated with speculum.
That would mean that this one had been originally brass and chrome plated at a later date ?

(If you do a search on speculum, best not do it at work or search "speculum metal")

 

Hi @Anthony you may be correct, I'll have another read of Jim's book as to what he says.

 

Nice find KAB. It should look good when cleaned up.

 

Great find have Fun.

 

@KAB

I’d be happy to own one even if the plating is peeling.

@Edekaboy1987

Welcome to the forum.

Looking forward to seeing some of your collection.

Regards Jeremy