I reakon the odds are good you found teeth with your lot mate! Lols.
Dont ask me, you and the chickens are the Authority on Pope now, ha ha.
I agree with Jack and Deejay on the integrated filter/carb assy.
Ive seen the other examples with your current snorkel/filter style and they look generic, BUT not entirely out of the equation yet,so perhaps not by coincidence. But Id doubt youd find Victa Rotomo brackets as factory fitment on Pope.
Another thing to note though is how good the Snorkel flows and fits in relation to the mower....It seems a really good fit and suits, just like on the other examples with your current set up..
In regards to the Throttle, its definately Victa (sheerline era) and I doubt Pope would have used this,as their Parts for these Models are Unique, BUT I wont discount it until I see a proven accurate Image...Incidentally this control is seen on many models, but Im sure it was because this was the most common controller used as a generic replacement on many mowers in this era. I have about 20...
Keep looking for evidence, We may have one sitting in our stashes...just need to see a close up original.
We can be the throttle Hunters"now as i still dont have one for the 35...because only you know who has one!!! Lmao
In anycase....Who cares for now as its Sooooooo Shiny, people will never know! Lols