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).
Comparing sample oilers from two different suppliers, Benton & Stone Ltd. and Jos. Lucas Ltd.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 42\5\ Scan177 | |
| Date | 5th November 1931 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Ltd. x3898. ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/GEA.8/EB.5.11.31. LUCAS NO.40 OILERS. 4/2 each We have obtained sample Oilers from Messrs. Benton & Stone, Ltd. and Messrs. Jos. Lucas Ltd. The former would cost us 2s/11 1/2d. each nett, polished and nickel plated finish, and the latter would cost us 3s/6d. each nett. The samples are sent you herewith, and we should be glad to have your report thereon as soon as possible, to enable us to order supplies for stock. ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} [Signature] | ||