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 Frederick Carter & Son offering to sell Centre Lathes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\2\ img018 | |
| Date | 24th January 1940 | |
| CRAN FILE 14 FREDERICK CARTER & SON. Telephone: BLACKFRIARS 0884 Private MOSS SIDE 2865 COUNTY BANK BUILDINGS, 57, KING STREET, MANCHESTER, 2. Telegrams: BLACKFRIARS 0884. Cables: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. To facilitate prompt attention please quote Ref. FC/ EB. Private & Confidential. The General Manager, Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd., DERBY. RECEIVED 24th January, 1940. Dear Sir, We wish to bring to your notice that we are in a position to offer for immediate delivery:- Two new 8 1/2" Centre Lathes, All Geared, 2 5/8 Hollow Spindle, Single Pulley Drive, 8 ft. Bed. Complete with Sud Trays, Pump and Fittings. Price...................£325. complete ex stock. One only new 8 1/2" Centre Lathe, All Geared, 2 5/8 Hollow Spindle, Single Pulley Drive, 10ft. Bed. Complete with Sud Trays, Pump and Fittings. Price...................£375. ex stock. If the matter is one of interest we can arrange for one of your representatives to inspect the machines in Manchester any time at your convenience. You will appreciate the above are put on offer subject to being unsold. Your favourable reply in this matter will oblige. Yours faithfully, FREDERICK CARTER & SON., Principal. | ||