Hello Fireside,
You're welcome.
For the record, I wouldn't mind a close-up of the manufacturer's plate.
Remember, this post topic now forms part of the provenance for this mower,
and may aid down the mower track.
Yes, a 'sensitive' restoration to prevent further decay would be a good option
[at this time].
In the meantime, I'll keep working on the marketing for the Rover Vegan:
'Super Vegan' 'Vegamo' 'Vegacut' "vegamatic' 'Vega-Vac ... Viva Las Vegas!
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JACK.