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Tilley X246B and dates of manufacture Here are my three Tilley lanterns with the dates they were made. Left to right: Bill, Sam & Ted. From what I've been told, they switched to making the Mk II in September 1977, which makes Ted one of the last of the X246B Mk I lanterns. Keywords: Lanterns

Tilley X246B and dates of manufacture


Here are my three Tilley lanterns with the dates they were made. Left to right: Bill, Sam & Ted. From what I've been told, they switched to making the Mk II in September 1977, which makes Ted one of the last of the X246B Mk I lanterns.

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Lamp/Fixture Information
Manufacturer:Tilley
Model Reference:X246B Mk I and II
Lamp
Lamp Type:Paraffin pressure lamp
Filament/Radiator Type:Incandescent mantle
Base:Metal Oil Reservoir
Service Life:Indefinite
Burning Position:Upright would be a good idea...
Fixture
Location:Personal collection
Electrical
Wattage:None
Voltage:Nada
Current:Zilch
Optical
Lumen Output:Approx 300cp
Lumen Efficacy:Quite good
Physical/Production
Factory Location:Dunmarry, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Fabrication Date:See photo
Application/Use:Lighting when there is no leccytrickle supply
File information
Filename:X246_dates.jpg
Album name:Sammi / Oily Lampses and Torches
Keywords:Lanterns
Filesize:560 KiB
Date added:May 10, 2025
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Ria   [May 10, 2025 at 09:04 PM]
Nice to see with the different tank colours Cool
Sammi   [May 11, 2025 at 04:49 PM]
Sam has now been fettled and will be litted later today, along with his brothers. Oil lamp Oil lamp Oil lamp Love

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