Object number
89/12
Exhibition
Creator
Description
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.
Physical description
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.
Archival history
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’
Production place
Slough
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External document
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