Historical information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tilley-storm-lantern-X246-May-
Tilley storm lantern, this model has been in production since 1964
The Tilley Lamp derives from John Tilley’s invention of the hydro-pneumatic blowpipe in 1813 in England.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerosene_lamp#Pressure_lamp
Pressure lamps are far more sophisticated than wick lamps and produce a much brighter light, although they can be quite complicated and fiddly to use. This type of lamp is commonly known in the UK as a "Tilley lamp", after a manufacturer of the same name, and in North America as a "Coleman lantern" for similar reasons.
A kerosene blowtorch displaying the various aspects of the kerosene burnerA pressure lamp has a fuel tank at the bottom with a small pump to pressurise the kerosene. There is a narrow gap up to the top of the lamp, called a flue, and at the top of the lamp there is a burner (gas outlet). Directly underneath the burner is the mantle, a fabric bag coated with chemicals that incandesce when heated by the gas flame.
The burner lamp is known for its brightness. It is so bright because of the amount of pressure that is placed onto the wick. This pressure allows a steady flow of the gasoline and a constant light
Physical description
Tilley Storm Pressure Lantern, model no x246 has a stainless steel base which is filled with kerosene, with a pump used to pressurize the kerosene vapor. Under the base is a sticker.On top is a black hood with vents which sits on the glass heat resistant shade. The glass shade has an etched label. It has a white and pink mantle on the central rod with a long shaped stainless steel handle, this folds down when not in use.
Inscriptions & markings
Base - Sticker Tilley Lamp Model X246
Etched on glass shade Tilley, Durosil, ITI, Heat Resistant. Made in England
