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).
Letter from Desmo Ltd. offering to supply a single barrelled foot pump at a competitive price.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\3\ scan0172 | |
| Date | 20th September 1929 | |
| X919 Directors: R.G. RICHARDS. T.E. SELLERS. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} CLAYTON WRIGHT. DESMO LIMITED "Desmo House," STAFFORD STREET, BIRMINGHAM LONDON DEPOT: 10, GRAPE STREET, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, W.C.2 SCOTTISH DEPOT: 5, OSWALD STREET, GLASGOW, C.1 Telephone: CENTRAL 6547 (5 Lines) Pte. Bch.{F. H. Birchmore - Chassis Delivery Manager} Ex. Telegrams: "DESMO, BIRMINGHAM." Cables: A.B.C. 5th Edition BENTLEY'S. Motor Trade Telegram Code and Private. Your Reference Our Reference LEH/EC.837. September 20th, 1929. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT. Dear Sirs, We are in a position to supply a single barrelled foot pump at a figure which practically defies competition. This is a fully guaranteed production manufactured from the best material obtainable, and the Cylinder which is of Brass, can be supplied in polished Brass, or brass Nickelled plated. May we forward a sample for testing purposes, and submit our figures for quantities, both of which we are confident will prove entirely satisfactory to your goodselves. ? Awaiting the favour of your reply. Yours faithfully, DESMO LIMITED. [Signature] SALES MANAGER. [Handwritten note, circled: Notchkiss] [Handwritten note: Is interested? Ry Sell 21/9/29] [Sticker: MOTOR EXHIBITION Oct. 17-26 OLYMPIA OUR STAND No. 283 Gallery] [Stamp: SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD SMMT] | ||