A revamped vintage kerosene lamp that's been buried in the garage for a number of years. It belonged to Ange's dad back in the day and though he died in 1985, Ange's mum kept it and we found it among her possessions when she passed in 2012. It was going to be thrown out but I fancied I could have a go at restoring it. I got as far as watching a YouTube video on how to restore an old kerosene lamp and even cleaned it up a little. It scrubbed up quite nicely. Then it got put back in the garage for another time, as many such projects do. Then recently I found a string of little fairy lights in a box that had no home, and hey presto! Much easier (and safer!) than kerosene. I think Ange would be pleased.
Photography enthusiast living in southwest England, but born and raised in Suffolk. I'm making a return to the 365project community after a few years away...
Oh wow this brought back memories. We used to have a Tilley lamp just like this when we lived in the UK. In fact I suspect we will probably still have it now tucked away in a corner in our garage somewhere even though we now live in Australia. Must dig it out and have a play with it. I love what you have done with this one and as you say safer too.
A great re use of a favourite. @onewing My great grandfather invented the Tilley lamp and Tilley family history goes way back to the 18th century. My Mum was a Tilley and I am very proud of our heritage :-)
@stowgarden Oh How exciting. I have a feeling that I used to follow you Cherrill when I first started on here in 2013. Then you disappeared. I will check out your album again.
@onewing yes i think you're right. I did have some time off and recently been recovering from double cataract ops. Trying to get back in the groove now!
