PART TWO - Photograph IdentifiersI am a stickler for fact and accuracy, but I am not beyond
best guess and
speculation.
I did not rush in to this one; because I recognised the significance of the lawnmower and the location.
It was only recently that I have been prepared to say something.
I have identified this as a very early
AUS Lark Parkes 21" power lawnmower.
As you may appreciate, I did not have a lot to work with in identification.
No 21" machines have been found - only a couple of 14" machines.
The larger machine seems to have just been wider than the 14" job.
Evidence suggests the 21" was not self-propelled!
CRITERIA:I have looked at the mower catalogues of the UK makers, and none of their mowers seem to fit the image.
I would like to list specific identifiers:
- The dating of the image;
- The top-mounted fuel tank and RH brackets (top and bottom);
- The apparent RH alloy side frame;
- The affixed RH crank handle;
- The handle design - cross braces (top, mid, lower);
- The handle grip position;
- The engine position and height of barrel;
- The foot stance and dress of the operator (suggesting push effort).
TO BE CONTINUED ...