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 The Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine Company introducing their 'Speedily Jack' for cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 37\3\ scan 055 | |
| Date | 21th October 1919 | |
| SOLE MAKERS & PATENTEES OF THE CELEBRATED WOLSELEY SHEEP SHEARING MACHINES. The WOLSELEY Sheep Shearing Machine COMPANY LIMITED, Telegraphic Address: "SHEARING. BIRMINGHAM" Telephones: CENTRAL 5213 & 5214. Codes: A B C 4TH & 5TH EDITIONS, LEIBERS, BENTLEYS, MARCONI VOL 1. ON WAR OFFICE LIST. HGW/F.{Mr Friese} Sales. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY. Sydney Works, Alma Street, Birmingham, ENGLAND. 21st October 1919. Messrs. The Rolls - Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, RECEIVED SPEEDILY JACKS. We have pleasure in introducing to your notice the above, of which we are the Sole Makers; the enclosed illustrated folder gives you full description of same which we would ask you to kindly peruse. The "Speedily Jack" has many special features which commend it to all who require a high class article viz. Light in weight, strong, compact, automatic in action, (lowering or raising), no greasy gears to finger, worm and gear enclosed in dustproof case. These Jacks are made in four sizes to lift up to 50 cwt. We should very much like the opportunity of quoting you for your seasons requirements of Jacks with a view to your adopting these for your Cars, as we are confident you will find them satisfactory in every respect. Thanking you in anticipation of your kind consideration and favourable reply. Yours faithfully, BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} THE WOLSELEY SHEEP SHEARING MACHINE CO. LTD. Enc. | ||