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Letter from accessories supplier DESMO to Rolls Royce regarding a modified cover, on a letterhead that doubles as a product catalogue.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 38\4\ Scan001 | |
| Date | 23th February 1927 | |
| Directors: R.{Sir Henry Royce} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} RICHARDS. T. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} SELLERS. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} CLAYTON WRIGHT. Cables: A.B.C. 5th Edition. Bentley's Motor Trade. Telegram Code and Private. Telephone: CENTRAL 6547 (4 Lines) Pte. Bch.{F. H. Birchmore - Chassis Delivery Manager} Ex. Telegrams: "DESMO, BIRMINGHAM. DESMO LIMITED "DESMO HOUSE" 31 STAFFORD STREET BIRMINGHAM SPECIALISTS IN ACCESSORIES FOR THE MOTOR, MOTOR CYCLE, CYCLE & ALLIED TRADES DESMO CAR & MOTOR CYCLE ELECTRICAL HORNS & EQUIPMENTS DESMO FOOT PUMPS Your Reference: BY/Mtn3/G.19.2.27. Our Reference: CW/RH{R. Hollingworth}/561. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Lane, Osmaston Road, DERBY. 23rd February, 1927. FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR. HARVEY BAILEY. Dear Sirs, We are obliged to you for your favour of the 19th inst., under the above Reference, in reply to ours of the 15th inst., Ref: CW/FA/3096, and we have carefully noted your remarks, and we have arranged for our Technical Representative, Mr. C. R.{Sir Henry Royce} Little, to visit you next Monday, the 28th inst. He will bring with him modified Cover as per your sketch. Thanking you very much indeed for your trouble in this direction, and assuring you always of our anxiousness to satisfy you with regard to this invention. With Compliments, Yours faithfully, DESMO LIMITED. DIRECTOR. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY. --- Product Information --- SAXAHORN The DESMO "SAXAHORN" (Electric) gives a musical, pleasing note. It is altogether different from the average Electrical Horn in use to-day, and although its commands attention the request is a gentlemanly one. Any voltage, complete with Fixing Brackets and Push. 70/- retail. MOTOR DRIVEN HORN We list a range of high-grade and efficient MOTOR DRIVEN ELECTRICAL HORNS, the note being loud, and an excellent clearer, made in several patterns. The model illustrated is our No. H/114, which retails at 18/6 complete with Bracket, Flex and Push Button. "DESMO" DRY BATTERY CYCLE LIGHTING SET has been designed on standard "DESMO" lines, and gives the "DESMO" standard of efficiency. The set consists of Front and Back Lamp, best quality battery, holder for same, and switch, etc. set complete, 18/6 retail. Set less Tail Lamp, 15/- retail. ACETYLENE AND OIL CYCLE LAMPS. ALL "DESMO" ACETYLENE CYCLE LAMPS have the most care and attention paid to them as our largest productions. Model illustrated is our No. 456 "MERCURY," complete with carrying Handle, at 9/6 retail, in Black and Nickel or All Nickel Finish. We are also in a position to supply a full line of CYCLE OIL LAMPS, including our well-known Trade Mark Model illustrated on left 456 "DESMOLITE" which can be supplied in Black and Nickel or All Nickel Finish, at 10/6 each, retail. MOTOR CYCLE ACETYLENE TAIL LAMP. Serviceable and popular ACETYLENE MOTOR CYCLE TAIL LAMP. Pleasing in design, efficient and extremely well made. No. 434, in Black and Nickel Finish, 2/3 retail. SPOTLIGHTS (SEVERAL MODELS). We are in a position to supply various patterns in SPOTLIGHTS. These are illustrated and described in our catalogue. We illustrate our Model No. SL/2037, which is supplied complete with Observation Mirror and Bulb, in either Windscreen Clip Fitting, or Saloon or All-Ford Fitting. In Black and Nickel Finish, at 26/6 retail. PARKING LIGHT. PARKING LIGHTS are now compulsory. The "DESMO" is compact and neat, being entirely of loaded brass, with own switch, and is sold complete with bulb, at 7/6 each. INSPECTION LAMPS. An efficient ELECTRIC INSPECTION LAMP should be carried by every motorist. Its uses are innumerable. Illustrated, complete with Bulb and Flex, as supplied, 10/6 each. With Switch Box Adapter, 11/6 each. The "DESMO" ELECTRIC TAIL LAMP illustrated is unapproachable for quality, and retails in Black and Nickel Finish, complete with Bulb, at 5/6 each. When ordering please state No. RT/2028. SALOON VASES. With the Saloon Body becoming more and more fashionable, the fitting of a VASE adds a finishing touch, and for this purpose we are listing three models with three different methods of attachment. Model illustrated is our No. 501, which retails at 7/6, in bright silver finish, or in oxydised finish. 1/- extra. MOTOR CYCLE SETS. It would be impossible to find a finer range of MOTOR CYCLE ACETYLENE PROJECTOR SETS than those shown in our Catalogue, not only on account of design and quality, but price. We illustrate our No. 403 Handle Bar set, which has a 5" diameter front, and 3 1/2" Mirror. The Generator has a Carbide capacity, for holding 10-ozs. of Carbide, and capable of giving 10-hours continuous light. Retail price per set, complete, 24/-. We illustrate our No. 403/S Sports Set, which is fitted with Sports Brackets suitable for attaching to the Handle Bar. This is one of our De-luxe Sets, retailing at 30/-. No. 404/F Sports Set is like the above, only supplied with a Bracket suitable for attaching to front Fork. This retails at the competitive price of 21/6. ACETYLENE SIDE CAR LAMP SET. The "DESMO" SIDE CAR LAMP SET illustrated is produced from heavy gauge material throughout. This is fitted with an aluminium reflector, and shows also a red light in the rear, etc., etc. This can be supplied with clip for fitting to handle bar, to fit on the top of the Side Car, or suitable for fitting on an ordinary clip. No. 445, 12/6 retail, complete. MOTOR CYCLE BULB HORNS. We illustrate our No. 2A MOTOR CYCLE HORN. This Horn has long been copied, it still stands supreme, proving that "a good Horn is uncopiable." Overall length 15 1/2". Weight, 1-lb. Black and Nickel Finish, 10/6 each, retail. Model No. 1 MOTOR CYCLE BULB HORN shown in the cut well knows the world over, it needs no further description. It is fitted with a De Luxe Clip, and is an exceptional article at our competitive price. 8/6 retail. Black and Nickel Finish. --- Red Seal Text --- THIS IS A DESMO INTERESTING INVENTION FLEXI LUBRI-COVER DESIGNED TO PROTECT STEERING MECHANISMS. | ||