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).
Promotional leaflet and correspondence regarding the 'TWENTISEC' petrol pourer.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 44\1\ Scan045 | |
| Date | 10th July 1912 | |
| TWENTISEC Petrol Pourer (Registered No. 680881. Prov. Patented.) Empties a 2-gallon Can in 20 seconds. It is important to obtain this result that the can be quickly upturned and held in the position shown in the drawing No. 1. STOPS WATER AND ALL FOREIGN MATTER. The Twentisec filter is of 180 mesh brass gauze which stops anything but pure spirit passing through. WILL STOP THE FLOW OF PETROL INSTANTLY. By simply placing thumb over air-inlet. Anti-Splash. No Choked Jets. No Water in tank. Cause easily cleaned. DEAR Sirs, In bringing to your notice the “TWENTISEC” Petrol Pourer we do so with every confidence that you will be pleased with your purchase. We have ourselves tested the pourer and are satisfied that it does all that is claimed for it and even more, as it actually empties a two gallon can in under 15 Seconds. It is important, to obtain this result, that the can be quickly upturned and held in the position shown in the drawing. Please test and try the pourer for yourselves and be good enough to recommend it to your friends Yours faithfully, PRICE: Enamelled (Margin No. 3) 2 / 6 In Solid Copper ,, ,, 4 /- Is made of best quality tinplate and soldered with pure tin for extra strength (Margin No. 3). An invisible tank filler is extra. Stocked and Sold by Birmingham Garages Limited. Navigation Street, BIRMINGHAM. [Stamp Text] RECEIVED 10 JUL 1912 [Mirrored Text Block] THE BIRMINGHAM GARAGES LIMITED. Tels.: "GARAGES, BIRMINGHAM". Midland 2307. Dear Sirs, We have pleasure in enclosing our invoice which we trust you will find correct and in order. We have tested the TWENTISEC Petrol Pourer as suggested on your letter and find that it takes 25 seconds to empty a 2-gallon can. We think this is quite good. Yours faithfully, For WHITE'S Works Department. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} WHITE. | ||