Hi
GTCYep, the "elephant" it shall be.
A beehive cylinder connected to an elephant's trunk.
What an unusual creature.
There's a complete unit for sale on an auction site at the moment.
What a pity no one, yet, has seen the value in these AUS machines.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Classic-Old-Mower-Austral-Villiers-/252146855511I hope your parts will help a A-V owner somewhere ...
Cheers------------------
Jack