01-31-2022, 03:18 PM
Hi Richard,
Yes, it is all re-capped now, with most resistors changed as well...they used cheap dogbone resistors, which were well obsolete by the time this set was produced. I assume they got a good price on old stock parts. All of the dogbones were out of tolerance, some by almost double!
Kirk,
I'm going to attempt to replate it myself (Eeeeeeek!) These came in several finishes, some plated, some painted. From what I can determine, it was the the "Old english bronze" finish, which was flash plated single stage brass, slightly aged, with painted centre and escutcheon. Both of those pieces are a cast materials, so likely not platable.
John,
Yes, that is the same lamp, but different model! Very nice! Yours looks like it's in beautiful condition. Have you restored the chassis?
Yes, it is all re-capped now, with most resistors changed as well...they used cheap dogbone resistors, which were well obsolete by the time this set was produced. I assume they got a good price on old stock parts. All of the dogbones were out of tolerance, some by almost double!
Kirk,
I'm going to attempt to replate it myself (Eeeeeeek!) These came in several finishes, some plated, some painted. From what I can determine, it was the the "Old english bronze" finish, which was flash plated single stage brass, slightly aged, with painted centre and escutcheon. Both of those pieces are a cast materials, so likely not platable.
John,
Yes, that is the same lamp, but different model! Very nice! Yours looks like it's in beautiful condition. Have you restored the chassis?
