Yes, the corrosion looks similar to that which finally caused me to replace my trusty old 1988 blackfellow as it had become rather a rusty old blackfellow.....
The new model with the ash catcher is excellent - such a shame that our glorious summer has meant that it hasn't had as much use as I'd intended.
But on the plus side,
VB is now available in the town - Majestic Wine has just opened a branch where Kernahan's used to be!