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).
Quotation from The Pattern & Model Manufacturing Co. for a First Class mahogany Pattern & Coreboxes for an Induction Pipe.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\4\ scan0047 | |
| Date | 19th February 1940 | |
| TELEPHONE 5124. PROPRIETOR : W GOSS. THE PATTERN & MODEL MANUFACTURING CO. MAKERS OF HIGH-CLASS PATTERNS & MODELS FOR THE MOTOR AND GENERAL ENGINEERING TRADES. SPECIALISTS IN PATTERNS FOR AIR-COOLED & WATER-COOLED CYLINDERS & CARBURETTERS. Harper NORTHFIELD ROAD. [struck through] :: COVENTRY. :: 19th February 1940. Messrs Rolls-Royce, Limited, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Reference Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}1/BA. We are in receipt of your esteemed enquiry of the 5th inst., and as requested we have the pleasure to quote you as follows:- "First Class mahogany Pattern & Coreboxes for INDUCTION PIPE to drawing RE. 176." Price........£50. 0. 0. Nett, monthly account. Delivery :- 14 days from receipt of order. We have been awaiting a visit from Mr. Vickers to discuss this matter with him, and he suggests that we make 2 extra cored holes on top and bottom of Jacket for extra support., as indicated on the blue print which we return. We hope to be favoured with your order which will receive our promt and careful attention. Yours faithfully, P.P. THE PATTERN & MODEL MANUFACTURING COMPANY W. Goss | ||