Hello BH

I'm confident in saying that it is more probable than not that
these mowers now have an identity. I believe they are the
elusive Colda power mowers. There is corroborating evidence:-

[1] the decal is a close match to the Colda washing machine.
I found this evidence compelling. I think we can see the top part
of the 'L' in your decayed decal.

[2] the timing is right. The ads I have show Colda mowers sold
from early 1957 to late 1959. I dated your mower close to this.

[3] The old firm of Malleys took over Colda on 1959, suggesting
to me the possibility the Colda mower was killed off by them. I note that
Colda was fined for tax avoidance in mid-1959 - suggesting that it was
an easy takeover by Malleys.

[4] I have found an ad for a Colda with a Victa engine,
confirming one of the machines found. I have clear evidence that they
also used Hurricane engines.

There are plenty of advertisements for Colda products. None show
any illustrations of their lawnmowers - unfortunately!

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Hope this helps.
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Jack




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