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Collection, Preservation and Display of Old Lawn Mowers

Dennis Premier Mk 1 30"

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Sitting in my garage is a Dennis Premier Mk1 (30"), dating from the 60s, I guess. It used to be used in my father's (large) garden - now long gone - and is not really at all suitable for my more modest spread, I've got a Ransomes Marquis Mk4a for that.

It all works. It comes out for a ceremonial first cut and roll each year, but is way too large for use beyond that. It has a grass box (no seat), and also a very heavy steel bar for putting in place of the grass box when that isn't used (since it balances on the rear roller, needs weight to hold the front down). The cutter is quite worn, not sure how many resharpens would be left.

I am thinking of selling it. I should point out I'm not really into making a lot of money out of it, I'd just like it to go somewhere where it will be appreciated, looked after and used. It's a beautiful piece of machinery.

I wonder if anyone has any idea what it might be worth, because I don't.