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 Carl Zeiss (London) Ltd. detailing the Zeseaps 250 headlamp and its pricing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 61a\2\ scan0394 | |
| Date | 8th November 1934 | |
| DIRECTORS: J W ATHA (BRITISH) A F DEGENHARDT (BRITISH) P HENRICHS (GERMAN) CARL ZEISS (LONDON) LTD MORTIMER HOUSE 37-41 MORTIMER STREET AND 39 & 40 WELLS STREET LONDON W.1 'PHONE: MUSEUM 9031 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: ZEISSAG WESDO LONDON CABLEGRAM: ZEISSAG LONDON CODE: A B C 6TH EDITION YOUR REF: OUR REF: FN/EB. 8th November, 1934. W. Lappin, Esq., 14, Conduit Street, LONDON, W.1. weight Dear Sir, With reference to your call over the telephone this afternoon, we have pleasure in sending you herewith a descriptive leaflet on the Zeiss Headlamp with electromagnetic dimming device, type Zeseaps 250, which is the only model we manufacture at present. A detailed description of the headlamp may be seen from the enclosed list. We also enclose a diagram of this particular model. The extreme range of white light is approximately 650 yards under good conditions, and with the dimming device in operation a good driving light up to a distance of 60 - 100 yards is obtained, enabling the driver to maintain his speed. The prices for the lamp are as follows:- 1 Pair of Headlamps Zeseaps 250, chromium plated ... £30. 16. 0. 2 Bulbs 12V 48 W ... 13. 0. 1 Hand Switch for the electro-magnetic dimming device ... 5. 6. OR Foot Switch ... 14. 6. The above prices are given strictly without engagement and are understood nett. Delivery of the Headlamp can be made immediately from stock. Yours faithfully, CARL ZEISS (LONDON) LTD. Encl: ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY | ||