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Collection, Preservation and Display of Old Lawn Mowers

EMPIRE [Ransomes]

A product of Ransomes, this was a sidewheel mower introduced in 1903 and available in 10, 12, 14 & 16 inch sizes. The "Empire Major" introduced at the same time was a high-wheel machine for golf links etc. Prices for the two machines ranged, in February 1903, from £3.0.0d to £7.10.0d (grass boxes extra). See also "New Empire".