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89/12
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A 16" 'Rotoscythe' lawnmower for use in a domestic garden. It has a two-stroke engine, revolving blades, a rear roller, and a grass box and grass guard which fit at the back. It was manufactured by Power Specialities Ltd. of Slough.
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1 lawn mower: metal; good condition but rustyInscription reads: 'Power Specialities Ltd., Slough, Bucks., Serial No. 24192, Patent Nos. 385473, 427120, 501222'. Side wheel equipment is not present. Model 16 Power cutting only.
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MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: LAWN MOWER // Accession number: 89/12 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 12.7.89 // Description: 16” ROTOSCYTHE // This machine has revolving blades under a casing and a rear roller. It has a 2 stroke engine with a control lever on the handle. The fuel tank is between the handles. There are rubber hand grips (John Bull). It has a grass box and grass guard which fit at the back. It is painted grey/blue. // Dimensions: Length: 174.0 cm Height at handle: 96.0 cm Width: 43.0 cm // Associated information: Inscription: Power Specialists Ltd // Slough Bucks. // Serial No. 24192 // Patent Nos. 385473, 427120, 501222 // Side wheel equipment not present. // Model 16 Power cutting only. // References: TR AMD P2/B3753’
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Slough
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