Top Bar Colour Sample Watling Green

OPENING HOURS Monday-Thursday- 7:30-16:30, Friday- 7:30-16:00, Saturday- 10:00-16:00, Sunday- Closed. Top Bar

01327 811 888       

Antique ‘Trojan’ Push Mower-Reclaimed

Product Code: IRON-0139

£80.00 Excl. VAT

Antique ‘Trojan’ Push Mower-Reclaimed

An antique ‘Trojan’ push lawn mower brings authentic vintage charm directly into your garden, telling a rich horticultural story. Moreover, the colours and textures of this piece create a visual interest that’s hard to ignore, offering a talking point for visitors. Mixed amongst other antique garden equipment such as lawn rollers and water pumps, the push mower helps build a picture of old style gardening life.

Dimensions- L16 1/2″ x D12″ x H50″ (L42cm x D30cm x H130cm)

Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be imperfections and wear marks.

Read our T’s & C’s here

Read our Delivery Info here

1 in stock

Additional information

Weight 25 kg
Dimensions 42 × 30 × 130 cm

Description

Antique ‘Trojan’ Push Mower-Reclaimed

An antique ‘Trojan’ push lawn mower brings authentic vintage charm directly into your garden. Indeed, craftsmanship from the early 1900s ensures this piece tells a rich horticultural story. Moreover, the colours and textures of this piece create a visual interest that’s hard to ignore, offering a talking point for visitors. Mixed amongst other antique garden equipment such as lawn rollers and water pumps, the push mower helps build a picture of old style gardening life.

Feature Details
Model The Trojan (F & M Lawn Mower Co., Riceford, Indiana)
Cutting Width 11 inches (28 cm)
Overall Width 16.5 inches (42 cm)
Height & Weight Approx. 50 inches (127 cm) tall; 25 kg weight
Materials Cast iron wheels, steel blade, solid wood handle

Historical Craftsmanship and Character

This antique push lawn mower showcases bold cast iron lettering, ‘The Trojan’ on its sturdy wheels. Furthermore, the solid steel reel blade connects us directly to a golden age of manufacturing. However, time has left heavy surface corrosion and noticeable wear on the original wooden handle. Additionally, the original rear wooden height adjustment roller is currently missing from the frame.

Versatile Display and Restoration Potential: Antique Push Mower

As a result of its age, this antique ‘Trojan’ push lawn mower now works best as an eye-catching outdoor design accent. Moreover, place the historic mower amidst lush flower borders or position it inside a rustic garden shed to show its rich heritage. However, dedicated enthusiasts can choose to restore this rare mechanical gem to working order. Freeing corroded parts and repairing the timber handle will revive its original lawn-trimming precision. Moreover, applying basic rust preventative and timber sealer ensures the frame lasts indefinitely outdoors.

Benefits of Repurposing Antique Horticultural Items

  • Sustainable Decoration: Reusing historical equipment reduces manufacturing waste and adds instant character to modern outdoor spaces.

  • Unique Storytelling: Displaying salvaged garden tools creates instant conversation points for visitors and passionate garden designers.

  • Patina and Warmth: Weathered metal and aged timber offer a natural texture that modern plastic tools cannot match.

Importantly, buying an antique ‘Trojan’ push lawn mower preserves a rare piece of early twentieth-century American agricultural history. In addition, gardeners increasingly seek out these scarce mechanical artifacts for formal and wild landscapes alike. Invest in this unique antique ‘Trojan’ push lawn mower to anchor your garden design today.