Hi Paul
Yes, Mayfairs - as branded - had deeper green bases in the 1960s but
standardised gold bases after that - as best as I can gather.
Store branded Mayfairs varied the colour considerably.
I think 'Contessa' was a Walton's and then RetraVision branded Mayfair.
They certainly used this lighter shade green.
My best guess - yours was not a stencil Mayfair, but a store branded machine.
Best guess - Walton's Contessa.
I'm glad these mowers are being remembered - as they were - arguably -
Victa's most successful model of the day - spanning a couple of decades.
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Jack
