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 a supplier discussing the development and supply of a mechanical windscreen wiper.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\5\ img210 | |
| Date | 18th June 1938 | |
| 105 Windscreen 6115 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY [LOGO: ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION] TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES.) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. [LOGO: SMITH'S MA REGISTERED TRADE MARK] S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd [SIDE PANEL LEFT] BRANCHES AT PARIS MILAN SYDNEY WELLINGTON AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES [SIDE PANEL RIGHT] SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS 179-185, GT PORTLAND ST LONDON, W.1. 26-33, COX ST LIVERY ST BIRMINGHAM. 14A, JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER. 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST [CREST: BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING] CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2. SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. Please quote our reference: S.l. 18th June 1938. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. Attention of Mr. N.R. Chandler. Dear Sirs, Replying to yours of the 16th June, Ref: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler}2/MH.{M. Huckerby} as you are probably aware - for several years we supplied a mechanical Wiper operated from the engine and only ceased to offer it because of our difficulties in having to deal with varying speeds. Our Research Department is at present engaged in the endeavour to find a satisfactory solution to this matter but it is just a little early to give you definite news. We note that we may anticipate the pleasure of your visit during the next week or so, and shall be delighted to collaborate with you. Meanwhile, thanking you for your kind enquiry. Yours faithfully, For S. SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LIMITED. [Signature] SALES DIRECTOR. | ||