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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Request to despatch one Boyce Empire Electric clock on loan to Messrs. Smith & Sons Cricklewood for examination.7th Jun 1932Box 164 \ 1  img085
Querying an invoice from S. Smith & Sons for two clocks received without a prior order.6th Jul 1932Box 164 \ 1  img086
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd concerning the windings on electric clocks.7th Jul 1932Box 164 \ 1  img087
The performance, failures, and repairs of specific Empire Electric Clocks.7th Jul 1932Box 164 \ 1  img088
Price discrepancy for Smith Electric Clocks submitted for testing.8th Jul 1932Box 164 \ 1  img089
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a returned BOYCE Electric Clock and a misunderstanding about its altered winding mechanism.22th Jul 1932Box 164 \ 1  img090
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding a modified Boyce clock and a request for its return.2nd Aug 1932Box 164 \ 1  img091
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging a letter regarding the return of a Boyce Clock for further investigation.3rd Aug 1932Box 164 \ 1  img092
Letter from S. Smith & Sons chasing the despatch of a further Boyce Clock.23th Aug 1932Box 164 \ 1  img093
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. regarding the delayed return of a Boyce clock from a car.24th Aug 1932Box 164 \ 1  img094
Price reduction for Smiths' Electric Clocks.26th Aug 1932Box 164 \ 1  img095
Decision to keep one Smith electric clock and return another to Messrs. Smiths.27th Aug 1932Box 164 \ 1  img096
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the satisfactory testing of a sample electric car clock and a forthcoming order for more.21th Sep 1932Box 164 \ 1  img097
The failure of two Smith 20/25 type car clocks on experimental chassis.12th Oct 1932Box 164 \ 1  img098
Recommending the adoption of the Smith Empire Electric Clock on production models following successful testing.9th Jan 1933Box 164 \ 1  img099
Requesting the repair of a failed Smith Instrument Board Clock from an experimental chassis, 19-EX.9th Jan 1933Box 164 \ 1  img100
Two faulty Smiths clocks from a 20/25HP chassis that will not work after being wound up.21th Mar 1933Box 164 \ 1  img101
Return of two faulty Smiths clocks to the manufacturer.23th Mar 1933Box 164 \ 1  img102
The cause of failure in Smiths clocks for the 20/25 chassis as a broken balance wheel spindle.23th Mar 1933Box 164 \ 1  img103
Requesting the return of a Smith electric clock to Messrs Smith & Sons for the attention of Mr. C.W. Nichols.6th Apr 1933Box 164 \ 1  img104
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming instructions to hand-paint a red danger mark on a special Bentley Revolution Counter Clock.4th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 1  img105
Two invoices from S. Smith & Sons (M.A.) Ltd. for instruments supplied on approval.6th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 1  img106
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the testing of a combined revolution indicator and clock.10th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 1  img107
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging an enquiry about a combined revolution indicator and clock.12th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 1  img108
Follow-up letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a combined Rev Indicator and Clock and arranging a technical visit.14th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 1  img109
Complaint letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the failure of clocks on new Bentley A.T. combined instruments.17th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 1  img110
Page 2 of a letter discussing the required standard of accessory parts for the chassis.19th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 1  img111
Letter from S. Smith & Sons responding to a complaint about clock failures in a combined Rev Indicator.19th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 1  img112
Transfer of a Smith Electric Clock to production.21th Jul 1933Box 164 \ 1  img113
Modification of a Smith Electric Clock sent to stores to make it suitable for production.6th Sep 1933Box 164 \ 1  img114
Arranging the despatch of a returned electric clock to Messrs. Smith & Sons.30th Nov 1933Box 164 \ 1  img115
Sending a failed Smith electric clock from an experimental chassis for repair.26th May 1934Box 164 \ 1  img116
Requesting the replacement of a faulty revolution clock on 3.B.IV.16th Jun 1934Box 164 \ 1  img117
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding sending a Synchronous Electric Clock Movement for experiments.29th Oct 1934Box 164 \ 1  img118
Requesting the return of a loaned synchronos electric clock movement to Messrs S. Smith & Sons Ltd.30th Oct 1934Box 164 \ 1  img119
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. regarding the return of an unsuitable loaned electric clock movement.30th Oct 1934Box 164 \ 1  img120
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an unsuitable Electric Clock Movement sample.1st Nov 1934Box 164 \ 1  img121
Faulty Smith Electric Clock to be returned for rectification free of charge.5th Nov 1934Box 164 \ 1  img122
Request to attend to a clock and replace experimental headlamps on a chassis.4th Jan 1935Box 164 \ 1  img123
Sales letter from S. Smith & Sons recommending their EMPIRE Electric Clock for 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP chassis.16th Sep 1930Box 164 \ 1  img124
Letter from S. Smith & Sons offering a special price for the 'EMPIRE' electric type part to standardise on 20/25 RR and 40/50 models.16th Sep 1935Box 164 \ 1  img125
Proposal to fit an electrically wound clock on the 20/25 chassis, detailing its reliability and cost.17th Sep 1935Box 164 \ 1  img126
Potential fitting of an electrically wound clock on the 20/25 chassis.24th Sep 1935Box 164 \ 1  img127
Letter of complaint to a supplier about a faulty electric wall clock and a request for a replacement.24th Dec 1935Box 164 \ 1  img128
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a faulty clock due to electricity supply issues and arranging a meeting.31th Dec 1935Box 164 \ 1  img129
Failure and replacement of an electric clock from vehicle 21-G-IV.10th Feb 1936Box 164 \ 1  img130
Arranging the return of a faulty Smith electric clock for repair due to intermittent running and a stripped hand-setting knob.3rd Mar 1936Box 164 \ 1  img131
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. ordering a 'Roma' type electric clock.11th Jun 1936Box 164 \ 1  img132
Failed electric clock from car 36-AX, found with a blown fuse and broken mainspring.19th Jun 1936Box 164 \ 1  img133
The replacement of a clock due to a design complaint.18th Aug 1936Box 164 \ 1  img134
Faulty Smith Electric Clock removed from car 21-G-IV to be returned for repair.7th Aug 1936Box 164 \ 1  img135
Removal of a faulty Smith mechanical clock from a car for repair.4th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 1  img136
Faulty Smith Electric Clock from Phantom III car 36-EX, requesting it be returned for correction.24th Nov 1936Box 164 \ 1  img137
Failures of Smith electric clocks and a proposed new testing procedure.4th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 1  img138
Failures of Smith Electric Clocks, specifically concerning the blowing of fuses.8th Dec 1936Box 164 \ 1  img139
Failed Smith Phantom III electric clock from car 35-EX being returned to the makers for repair.14th Jan 1937Box 164 \ 1  img140
Inquiring if the issues causing failures in Smith Electric Clocks have been resolved.19th Jan 1937Box 164 \ 1  img141
Replying to a query about obtaining information from Messrs Smiths regarding an issue with their Electric Clocks.21th Jan 1937Box 164 \ 1  img142
Visit to Smiths of Cricklewood regarding failures of electric clocks and the development of new speedometers.28th Jan 1937Box 164 \ 1  img143
The investigation and comparison of speedometers and rev counters from various suppliers.28th Jan 1937Box 164 \ 1  img144
Accuracy and inspection of Smith's Electric Clocks.27th Feb 1937Box 164 \ 1  img145
Further information on the accuracy and reliability of Smith's Electric Clocks.26th Feb 1937Box 164 \ 1  img146
Proposed new bi-metal fuse for Smith's electric clocks and recurring faults.5th Mar 1937Box 164 \ 1  img147
Letter requesting two electric clocks for experimental testing of a new bi-metal fuse and enquiring about a new clock design.6th Mar 1937Box 164 \ 1  img148
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a bi-metal fuse and a new type of electric clock.9th Mar 1937Box 164 \ 1  img149
The return of a faulty clock to the manufacturer for repair.19th Mar 1937Box 164 \ 1  img150
Instruction to return a faulty mechanical clock, removed from a chassis, to S. Smith and Sons for repair.20th Mar 1937Box 164 \ 1  img151
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the functionality and cost of a new electric clock design.19th Apr 1937Box 164 \ 1  img152
Letter from supplier S. Smith & Sons discussing Bentley instrument illumination and appearance.19th Apr 1937Box 164 \ 1  img153
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to R. Davis regarding the price of a new electric clock and components for a petrol gauge.19th Apr 1937Box 164 \ 1  img154
Investigation into noisy speedometers, faulty clocks, and rev drives on Bentley cars.10th May 1937Box 164 \ 1  img155
Comparing factory procedures at Hoopers & Co. and Park Wards, and noting issues with faulty clocks.10th May 1937Box 164 \ 1  img156
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. requesting two Jaeger electric clocks for testing purposes.11th Jun 1937Box 164 \ 1  img157
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and specification of Jaeger Electric Clocks for a Phantom model.12th Jun 1937Box 164 \ 1  img158
Letter from a supplier confirming the dispatch of two sample Electric Clocks for the Phantom III chassis.18th Jun 1937Box 164 \ 1  img159
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding a faulty clock being returned for examination.24th Jun 1937Box 164 \ 1  img160
New electric clock for a 33-Ex chassis that failed to operate and is being returned to the makers for examination.25th Jun 1937Box 164 \ 1  img161
Returning a faulty A.T. Electric Clock from chassis 33-EX to the manufacturer for examination.24th Jun 1937Box 164 \ 1  img162
Instruction to arrange for a Smith's Jaeger electric clock to be fitted to the instrument board of chassis 6.B.1V.9th Jul 1937Box 164 \ 1  img163
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the return of an electric clock.13th Jul 1937Box 164 \ 1  img164
Requesting the return of a faulty Smith Electric Clock to its makers for repair.13th Jul 1937Box 164 \ 1  img165
Return of a faulty Wraith Electrical Clock for repair.14th Jul 1937Box 164 \ 1  img166
Covering order request for two electric clocks despatched to S.Smith & Sons (MA) Ltd.2nd Aug 1937Box 164 \ 1  img167
Faulty Smith electric clock from car 26-G-VI to be returned for repair due to damaged insulation.6th Oct 1937Box 164 \ 1  img168
Request to arrange the fitting of a Smith Impulse type Electric Clock No.2.8th Sep 1937Box 164 \ 1  img169
Faulty Smith Electric Clock from chassis No.26-G-VI to be sent for repair.7th Oct 1937Box 164 \ 1  img170
Following up on a Combined Revolution Counter and Clock from S. Smith & Sons still on test and its outstanding invoice.12th Nov 1937Box 164 \ 1  img171
Return of a combined revolution-counter and clock to Smiths after testing.18th Nov 1937Box 164 \ 1  img172
The completion of tests on a Smiths Combined Revolution-Counter and Clock, arranging for its return.18th Nov 1937Box 164 \ 1  img173
Request to return a Smiths Combined Revolution-Counter and Clock after test completion.18th Nov 1937Box 164 \ 1  img174
Packing note from Smith's English Clocks Ltd. regarding an inspected clock.4th Dec 1937Box 164 \ 1  img175
Packing note from Smith's English Clocks Ltd. to W.A. Robotham of Rolls Royce for a 'Takelite wal'.4th Dec 1937Box 164 \ 1  img176
Failure of three Smith Electric Clocks on experimental cars.22th Dec 1937Box 164 \ 1  img177
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to W. A. Robotham regarding the return of a defective instrument.7th Feb 1938Box 164 \ 1  img178
Requesting the return of a failed Smith electric clock from an experimental car for repair.17th Mar 1938Box 164 \ 1  img179
Damaged Smith electric clock from car 25.G.VI, requesting its return to the makers for repair.25th Mar 1938Box 164 \ 1  img180
Ordering nine 12v clocks from S. Smith & Sons for fitting into experimental cars.25th Mar 1938Box 164 \ 1  img181
Requesting to forward a faulty Smith's Electric Clock, removed from a Wraith car, to the supplier for repair.26th Mar 1938Box 164 \ 1  img182
Return of two Smith electric clocks to production stock.2nd Apr 1938Box 164 \ 1  img183
The failure of a Smith electric motor type clock during experimental testing.5th Apr 1938Box 164 \ 1  img184


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