Claud Butler Catalog of about 1955 (Nine Pages) — The De Luxe Frame Set, the Sprints, the Saxon T.T. and the Tandem

Nine pages of a Claud Butler catalog of about 1955, dated by a printer’s code on its guarantee leaf; the rest of the book is not held. A reading marked [?] is uncertain in these small scans.

— Foreword —
Far better than Putty, Bricks & Mortar — is God’s air on a blowing day!

Yes, and what better way to appreciate this heritage of ours than by way of the “Open Road.”

This bicycle—this machine, precision built by the “Recognized King of Lightweights,” that will carry you “up hill and down dale” (with lbs. of camping kit if you wish)—this bicycle which, when stripped, can carry you to Championships on road or track. This real lightweight will give you happy and carefree cycling for years to come.

I have personally enjoyed all those thrills and am happy to be “just one of the boys.” This is a great sport, believe me.

Since I built my first lightweight, many years ago, Claud Butler has been in the forefront wherever cyclists foregather—at club meets, road events, rallies—yes, and at World’s Championships and Olympic Games.

Sincerely yours,

Claud.

[A foreword page with an uncaptioned head-and-shoulders portrait photograph of a man in a dark suit and tie at left, a reproduced handwritten line across the top and a printed letter at right. The letter closes with a printed facsimile signature reading “Claud.” beneath “Sincerely yours,”.]

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EXCLUSIVE FEATURES of Claud Butler Lightweight Bicycles

Every Claud Butler Lightweight has its numerous special features, some examples of which are given below. It is such imaginative conceptions, scientifically designed, brilliantly produced and proved sound by practical test, which demonstrate the go-ahead policy of this Establishment and provide one of the many reasons why Claud Butler is always in the lead.

(1) C.B. WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP SPRINT AND AMBASSADOR LUGS. Left. Produced from really high grade steel throughout (including the bracket shell) these lugs are effectively and decoratively lightened by the very attractive cut-away feature, so building up a light but immensely strong brazed frame.

(2) C.B. TOUR OF BRITAIN LUGS. Left. The very pleasing deep “cut-away” on these lugs is made possible by utilizing only the highest grade steel in their manufacture, achieving ELEGANT appearance, lightness and maximum strength of construction throughout.

(3) C.B. DE-LUXE FRAME SET LUGS. Right. A classic example of lug cutting technique designed specifically to eliminate rapid “change of section”. Giving a well-balanced cut-away,and producing a truly strong “eye appealing” brazed frame.

(4) C.B. CAVALIER AND ASPIRANT LUGS. Right. An outstanding example of high-class lug design, incorporating all the vital qualities required: balance, strength and neatness.

(5) C.B. BI-LAMINATED CONSTRUCTION. The greatest advance in frame building since the evolution of the “safety” bicycle. 25 per cent. stronger than the ordinary brazed joint, as proved by official N.P.L. tensile test. Enables me to build your frame to any desired angles (if practicable) without lug “pulling”. Proved sound by practical demonstration on the roads and tracks of the World. (Including all post-war World’s Championships and Olympic Games series.) THIS IS THE TYPE OF FRAME CONSTRUCTION WHICH I RECOMMEND.

AVANT COUREUR and OLYMPIC SPRINT BI-LAMINATIONS. Left. Judge for yourself the attractive appearance, rugged strength, neat design and light weight of this super bi-laminated frame jointing technique.

(6) C.B. WRAPOVER SEAT STAY TOPS. Top right. Yet another Claud Butler innovation which adds considerably to the neatness of the “seat cluster” and at the same time effectively strengthens the rear triangle where light section stays are preferred. Incorporated on the Club Road models which are illustrated on page 7. Can also be specified on Sprint models, page 9, at 10s. 0d. extra for frame set or 12s. 1d. on a complete machine.

(7) THE C.B. SEAT CLIP. Top right. Die cast in phosphor bronze, chromium plated and fitted with an effective 5/16″ dia. bolt and nut, this is by far the most efficient seat clip now in use.

(8) C.B. SPECIAL GUIDE TUBE at bracket for exposed gear cable. Centre right. By far the most effective method used for open gear cables on the market today.

(9) C.B. PATH REAR ENDS. Bottom right. These rugged reinforced ends are but one of the many reasons why C.B. Path models are so widely used. Made of 9 S.W.G. 30 tons per sq. in. steel and reinforced with 14 S.W.G. plates, a full 2″ slot makes provision for a wide range of gear ratios without interfering with total chain length.

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[A catalog page of close-up photographs of frame details beside numbered descriptions. At left are five photographs of head tubes with short stubs of top and down tube, each showing a different decorative lug or bi-lamination outline, and at right are photographs of a wrapover seat stay cluster with its seat clip, a bottom bracket shell with a gear cable guide tube and a slotted track rear end.]

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The ‘Sprint’ models

Developed as the direct result of experience accumulated by the very cream of the world’s sprinting talent who have victoriously demonstrated the virtues of C.B. design and craftsmanship in National, International and Olympic competitions over two decades.

SPECIFICATION

Built throughout with Reynolds “531” or Accles & Pollock “KROMO” butted tubing, designs as on page 13, Drg. Nos. B.1011-B.1087. ⅝” [?] seat stays chamfered at seat cluster. “C.B.” reinforced rear ends with long slots giving full 2″ adjustment, accommodating a wide range of gears without the necessity of amending chain length. Close clearance for *27″ wheels without guards. (ALTERNATIVELY: Clearance for 27″ wheels with guards, in which case integral mudguard eyes will be incorporated and fork crown drilled for brake.) Drop forged steel crown and fork ends with ⅞” round section blades, curved seat stay bridge, Brampton Alatet head fittings, Brampton or Bayliss Wiley bottom bracket fittings.

CHAINWHEEL SET. Chater-Lea 1″ x 3/16″.
HUBS. British Hub Co.’s “Airlite” W.F. pattern. Single-sided.
RIMS. Fiamme 27″ alloy sprints.
SPOKES. Double butted 15/17G. rustless.
TYRES. Tubular Racing Tyres (No. 0, 1, 2, or 6).
FIXED COG. Size to order: 6, 7, or 8 x 1″ pitch.
WHEEL FIXING. Track nuts.
CHAIN. Renolds 1″ pitch x 3/16″.
PEDALS. Quill pattern solid centre Brampton B.8.
HANDLEBARS. Steel bend ⅞” dia. and steel stem. Size and shape as specified. Chrome plated.
SADDLE. Brooks B.17, type to choice.
FINISH. Frame and forks “Bonderized”, stoved three coats “C.B.” special Flamboyant on Silver base (colour to choice), lug edges delicately picked out in contrast colour on models 46 and 47, contrast single “Path” lining on model 45, fork crown chrome plated. One coat of clear lacquer over all including transfers. Exclusive “C.B.” head badge. Quotations with pleasure for alternative finishes—e.g., enamel, super-electro flam, additional lining, head and seat tube bands or chromium plating.

Weight from 19½ lbs.

THREE ALTERNATIVE TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

“INTERNATIONAL SPRINT” model.
WELDED, incorporating 1⅛” dia. top tube and oval-to-round section chain stays giving maximum tyre and chainwheel clearance without indents (option of 1″ dia. top tube if desired).
FRAME SET (Model W.45) | Price £13 2s. 6d.
COMPLETE MACHINE (Model W.45A) | Price (inc. P.T.) £41 7s. 3d.

“WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP SPRINT” model.
BRAZED LUG cut-away design (fig. 1, page 3) with steel lugs and steel bracket shell neatly feature-cut to give added “stamina” at frame joints and demonstrating the craftsmanship of the frame builder. Top tube 1″dia. Round-oval-round section chain stays. Reinforcing end plates to seat stay bridge.
FRAME SET (Model BR.47) | Price £13 7s. 6d.
COMPLETE MACHINE (Model BR.47A) | Price (inc. P.T.) £41 13s. 4d.

“OLYMPIC SPRINT” model.
BI-LAMINATED, incorporating the latest in bi-laminated construction, exquisite well-balanced design (see fig. 5, page 3) with 1″ dia. top tube. Oval section chain stays giving maximum tyre and chainwheel clearance without indents. (Option of 1⅛” dia. top tube if desired.)
FRAME SET (Model BI.46) | Price £15 10s. 0d.
COMPLETE MACHINE (Model BI.46A) | Price (inc. P.T.) £44 4s. 11d.

*Please state definitely type of clearances required when ordering

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[A side-view photograph of a track bicycle with dropped sprint handlebars, a single fixed gear and no brakes or fenders fills the upper left of the landscape page. The specification runs in two columns at right and the three construction types are set in a ruled box below the photograph with their frame set and complete machine prices.]

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The ‘Ultra-shortbase D.P.’ model
(Dual-Purpose)

The original C.B. design, Patent No. 464,959, giving improved hill-climbing performance to the road man and more rapid acceleration for track work without prejudice to the comfortable accommodation of both riders who, by the retention of the long top tube and bracket centres, are both able to assume positions equivalent to those on a solo machine.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME SET. Design as above with short rear drive centres and immensely strong and rigid back “triangle”. Built throughout with Reynolds “531” or Accles & Pollock “KROMO” butted tubing, using the C.B. low-temperature process bronze-welding technique of frame construction. ⅝” [?] dia. taper butted seat stays. Forward opening rear ends (unless otherwise specified). Mudguard eyes incorporated in fork ends front and rear. Cable stops for gear and brake. (If ordering frame set only, state type of gear and brakes being fitted.) Lamp bracket boss on fork blade with chrome plated detachable lamp bracket. 18″ pump pegs. Curved seat stay bridge with brake bolt hole reinforced. Fork crown drilled for bolt-on brake. Complete with head and bottom bracket fittings, seat bolts, seat pins and two-way clip on front seat pin to take rear handlebars.
CHAINWHEEL AND CRANKS. Williams 3-pin type with detachable chain rings. Drive all one side. 6½” cranks.
HUBS. British Hub Co.’s “Solite” tandem, or to order.
SPOKES. Special 12/14G. single-butted rustless.
RIMS. Dunlop 26″ x 1¼” Endrick chrome plated.
TYRES. Dunlop Tandem “Sprites” 26″ x 1¼”.
GEAR. Benelux, Standard Cyclo, Simplex or to order.
FREEWHEEL. As specified with gear.
CHAINS. Coventry ½” x ⅛” roller chain front and rear.
PEDALS. Brampton B.20 or equivalent front and rear.
HANDLEBARS. Chrome plated steel stem, 1″, 2″ or 3″ extension. Chrome bends front and rear.
BRAKES. Alloy calipers front and rear. (Quotations for hub-brake machines or other alternative braking, with pleasure.)
SADDLES. Brooks B.15 front; Lycett S.21 rear, or to order.
MUDGUARDS. Bluemel’s, celluloid or polished aluminium alloy.
PUMP. Bluemel’s, celluloid or polished aluminium alloy 18″.
FINISH. “Bonderized” throughout, then stoved three coats of glass-hard black or coloured enamel. “Feather” lined in contrast colour. Usual C.B. name transfers and head badge. One coat of clear lacquer over all. Fork crown chromium plated. Quotations with pleasure for alternative finishes (including the famous “C.B.” lustres, flamboyants and Competition flams on polished base) and additional chrome plating.

Weight, three speed, from 48 lbs.
Design according to frame size and details given on page 13.

FRAME SETS
Model No. 48. Double Diamond design. Weight 16½ lbs. | Price £25 10s. 0d.
Model No. 49 (as above). Centre Bar design with twin struts across rear triangle. Weight 17½ lbs. | Price £27 16s. 6d.

COMPLETE MACHINES
Model No. 48b. With Cyclo Benelux or Simplex three speed. Double Diamond design. | Price (inc. P.T.) £55 12s. 2d.
Model No. 49b. With Cyclo Benelux or Simplex three speed. Centre Bar design. | Price (inc. P.T.) £58 8s. 6d.

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[A side-view photograph of a tandem with dropped handlebars front and rear, full fenders and two leather saddles fills the upper left of the landscape page. The title and an italic introduction run across the top right above a two-column specification, and the frame set and complete machine prices sit beneath the photograph with the page number at the bottom left.]

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The ‘Saxon T.T.’ model

Now incorporating C.B. bi-laminated frame construction and famous “Saxon” twin seat tube (giving an unusually short wheelbase of 38⅞”). This machine is a firmly established favourite with shortbase enthusiasts.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME SET. Reynolds “531” or Accles & Pollock “KROMO” tubing throughout. 73 deg. head, 71 deg. seat, with 22⅞” top tube, 15½” backs and 2¼” fork offset (giving total overall wheelbase of only 38⅞”). C.B. bi-laminated construction. ½” dia. seat stays. Continental rake fork with ⅞” dia. round section blades and ⅞” round steel crown. Lamp bracket boss on fork blade. Mudguard eyes integral with front and rear ends. 18″ pump pegs on down tube, exposed brake cable stops under top tube, gear lever boss on down tube, exposed gear cable eyes and adjuster stop on R.H. chain stay. Fork crown and seat stay drilled for bolt-on brakes. Brampton Continental head fittings. Brampton or Bayliss Wiley bottom bracket fittings.
CHAINWHEEL SET. Detachable 3-pin type 46T. chain ring on 6½” cranks.
HUBS. British Hub Co.’s “Solite” double-sided.
RIMS. Dunlop chrome plated High Pressure.
TYRES. Dunlop 27″ x 1¼” R.R. High Pressure.
SPOKES. 15/17G. double butted rustless.
CHAIN. Brampton ½” x 3/32″.
GEAR. Benelux or Simplex 4 x ½” x 3/32″.
PEDALS. Brampton B8.
HANDLEBARS. Maes 15/16″ dia. bend (or to order) on G.B. alloy stem. Grips taped and “plugged”.
BRAKES. G.B. alloy Coureur.
SADDLE. Brooks B.17.
MUDGUARD AND PUMP. Bluemel’s polished aluminium alloy or celluloid, Club Special.
FINISH. Option of Brilliant Blue, Ruby or Green scintillating flamboyant on Silver base after “Bonderizing”, lug work tastefully picked out in contrast colour, fork crown and front and rear ends chromium plated 5″ up. Usual attractive “Saxon” transfers.

NOTE: Enamel finishes can also be supplied if desired at usual reduction in price. Quotations given with pleasure, on receipt of details of your requirements.

Weight, four speed, from 25 lbs.
Design according to frame size and details given on page 13.

FRAME SET as above | Price £13 19s. 6d.
COMPLETE MACHINE
Four speed x ½” x 3/32″ machine. Specification as above.
Price (inc. P.T.) £35 15s. 6d.

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[A side-view photograph of the short-wheelbase Saxon T.T. model with dropped handlebars, full fenders and a derailleur gear fills the upper left of the landscape page. The title and an italic introduction run across the top right, a two-column specification fills the right half and the weight note and prices sit beneath the photograph.]

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‘De Luxe’ frame set

Here is the frame created for those to whom price is a secondary consideration. A product which embodies all that is the finest in the way of design, materials and craftsmanship PLUS a really scintillating high-grade super finish. A “job” that will invite the envy of all your friends.

FRAME SET. Design to choice (see range of alternative designs on page 13). Brazed lug construction incorporating the new “De Luxe” lugs (see fig. 3, page 3). Reynolds “531” or Accles & Pollock “KROMO” double butted tubing, round-oval-round chain stays, 9/16″ seat stays wrapped over at seat cluster (see fig. 6, page 3), oval finely tapered fork blades, steel fork crown with sloping top. Benelux or Simplex reinforced rear ends incorporating gear lug. Chrome plated detachable lamp bracket with screwed boss on R.H. fork blade. “C.B.” special guide tube at bracket for exposed gear cable (see fig. 8, page 3), gear lever boss on down tube, adjuster stop on R.H. chain stay, exposed cable eyes for brake under top tube, 18″ pump pegs on down tube. Curved seat stay bridge with reinforced brake bolt hole. Fork crown drilled for brake. Brampton “MICROLOK” head fittings, Bayliss Wiley “Featherweight” bracket fittings. Alloy seat pin.
Weight 7 lbs.

FINISH. “C.B.” Super Electro Flamboyant on polished plated base in Wine Red, Brilliant Green, Rich Blue, Rose Pink, Peacock Blue, Bright Orange or Deep Purple. Contrast Super Electro Flamboyant head tube, lug edges delicately picked out. Head lugs, fork crown, three-quarter forks, seat and chain stays heavily chromium plated. Claud Butler signature transfers on down tube. “C.B.” exclusive Olympic head badge.

Quotations with pleasure for additional lines, bands, chromium plating or continental panels.

FRAME SET as above (Model No. 66) | Price £16 16s. 0d.

Quotations for complete machines with pleasure on receipt of your detailed specification.

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[A catalog page with a side-view photograph of a lugged frame and fork at left, the specification text at right and a price line beneath the photograph. The frame faces right with only its seat pin, head fittings and bracket fittings in place.]

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CLEARANCE FOR 27″ DIA WHEELS
23 3/32″ CR TO CR
73°
71°
2¼” OFFSET
41 3/16″ WHEELBASE
23″ FRAME SIZE
24″ CR TO CR
17½” CR TO CR
11″ BR’K’T HEIGHT WITH 27″ DIA WHEELS
B 1003

CLOSE CLEARANCE FOR 27″ DIA WHEELS
22 19/32″ [?] CR TO CR
73°
73°
1⅝” OFFSET
40 5/16″ WHEELBASE
22″ FRAME SIZE
23⅝” CR TO CR
17″ CR TO CR
11″ BR’K’T HEIGHT WITH 27″ DIA WHEELS
B 1011

CLEARANCE FOR 27″ DIA WHEELS
22 1/16″ CR TO CR
72°
72°
2⅝” OFFSET
40¾” WHEELBASE
22″ FRAME SIZE
24″ CR TO CR
17½” CR TO CR
10½” BR’K’T HEIGHT WITH 27″ DIA WHEELS
B 1084

CLEARANCES FOR 26″ OR 27″ DIA WHEELS (CLEARANCE FCR 26″ DIA WHEELS SHOWN HERE)
21⅝” CR TO CR
70°
70°
2⅝” OFFSET
40 13/16″ WHEELBASE
21″ FRAME
23⅝” CR TO CR
17½” CR TO CR
10½” BR’K’T HEIGHT WITH 26″ DIA WHEELS
B 1088

CLOSE CLEARANCES FOR 27″ DIA WHEELS
23 13/16″ CR TO CR
75°
72°
1⅝” OFFSET
40 5/16″ WHEELBASE
23″ FRAME SIZE
23⅝” CR TO CR
17″ CR TO CR
11″ BR’K’T HEIGHT WITH 27″ DIA WHEELS
B 1087

CLEARANCE FOR 26″ DIA WHEELS
21″ CR TO CR
70°
72°
2⅝” OFFSET
40½” WHEELBASE
19″ FRAME SIZE
23¾” CR TO CR
17″ CR TO CR
10¾” BR’K’T HEIGHT WITH 26″ DIA WHEELS
A TYPICAL 19″ FRAME

CLEARANCE FOR 27″ DIA WHEELS
23½” CR TO CR
73°
70°
2⅜” OFFSET
41 11/16″ WHEELBASE
27″ FRAME SIZE
24″ CR TO CR
18″ CR TO CR
11″ BR’K’T HEIGHT WITH 27″ DIA WHEELS
A TYPICAL LARGE FRAME

CLEARANCE FOR 26″ DIA WHEELS
MODEL 48 SHOWN HERE
22½” CR TO CR
23½” [?] CR TO CR
73°
71°
69°
2¼” OFFSET
60″ WHEELBASE
23″ FRAME SIZE
23⅝” CR TO CR
15 CR TO CR
11″ BR’K’T HEIGHT WITH 26″ DIA WHEELS
B1086

FRAME DESIGNS

CLAUD BUTLER CAN BUILD TO ANY PRACTICAL DIMENSIONS AND ANGLES, BUT BEFORE DECIDING TO HAVE A MACHINE BUILT TO YOUR OWN IDEAS CONSIDER CAREFULLY THE VAST WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE EMBODIED IN THE DESIGNS SHOWN HERE. IF OWING TO SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES YOU STILL FEEL YOU NEED SOMETHING DIFFERENT, SEND A NOTE OF THE FEATURES, ANGLES, MEASUREMENTS, ETC., THAT YOU REQUIRE (IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) TO “C.B.” EITHER DIRECT OR THROUGH YOUR AUTHORISED DEALER. CLAUD BUTLER WILL ADVISE YOU WHETHER OR NOT YOUR IDEAS ARE PRACTICABLE (REASONS WHY AND SO FORTH) AND WILL, ON REQUEST, SUBMIT A SCALE DRAWING FOR APPROVAL ON RECEIPT OF DEPOSIT.

NOTE: IN CONSIDERING THE DESIGNS DRAWN ABOVE IT SHOULD BE BORNE IN MIND THAT IN FRAMES OF UNEQUAL ANGLES THE TOP TUBE LENGTH VARIES WITH THE FRAME SIZE.

DWN | [illegible] | CH KD | [illegible] | APP D | [illegible] | PSS D | C.B. [?]

[A white-on-blue blueprint sheet of eight dimensioned frame drawings in three rows, with a text block headed “FRAME DESIGNS” at lower right. Seven drawings are single frames for 26 or 27 inch wheels, one of them with a sloping tube that runs from the head tube past the seat tube to the rear ends, and the eighth, wider than the rest, is a tandem frame (Model 48). Each drawing gives top tube length, head and seat angles, fork offset, wheelbase, frame size, the center-to-center distances from the bracket to each wheel spindle and the bracket height, and the sheet closes with a draftsman’s title block carrying handwritten initials.]

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Ladies’ models

Ladies’ Frame Designs illustrated (left and right) may be incorporated into any model. Angles in accordance with drawing No. B.1008 on page 13.

Ladies’ Sports Design.

May be incorporated into any model at no extra charge.

Lady Lightweight Design (incorporating extra struts across rear triangle).

£1 10s. 0d. extra on frame set.
£1 16s. 3d. extra on complete machine (inc. P.T.).

“C.B.” Detachable Pannier Carriers

For the ardent tourist. Specifically designed to distribute evenly the load and eliminate all possibility of damage or strain on seat stays and fork blades. Manufactured from Reynolds solid drawn tubing, bronze welded joints, positive fixing, maximum load capacity combined with elegant appearance.

Price, Front or Rear, 31s. 6d. each, or 38s. 1d. each (with P.T.) when incorporated into complete machine (as illustrated). Can be supplied with any model listed in previous pages.

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[Two women’s bicycles are shown side by side above a third bicycle printed in a pale tone that carries a front and a rear pannier carrier. At left is the Ladies’ Sports Design with drop handlebars and at right the Lady Lightweight Design with flat handlebars; both are fitted with fenders.]

— Guarantee —
THIS IS THE GUARANTEE GIVEN WITH EVERY CLAUD BUTLER CYCLE AND FRAME

Guarantee

I GIVE THE FOLLOWING GUARANTEE WITH EVERY CYCLE (frame or complete machine) bearing my transfer and purchased from me or my duly authorised dealer. I guarantee that all such cycles have been built in my own Works and that all reasonable precautions have been taken to secure excellence in materials, workmanship and finish.

If any defect should appear within 12 months from date of purchase I undertake to inspect the part in question providing it is sent to me carriage paid with covering letter enclosing proof of date of purchase, number of frame and reason for return. If after examination such part is agreed to be faulty I will repair, replace or refinish same free of charge. In the absence of covering letter as described above parts will remain on the premises at the sender’s (or owner’s) risk.

Machines which do not bear my transfer or from which my manufacturing number has been removed, or that have since purchase been re-sold or have been repaired by any other firm, are not guaranteed by me.

No liability whatsoever is accepted for consequential loss, damage or expense and this Guarantee is in lieu of and in exclusion of any liability under Common Law, Statute or Warranty as to the quality or fitness for the purpose of cycling. Neither does this Guarantee apply to defects caused by wear and tear, misuse or neglect.

This machine I honestly believe is the best it is possible to produce in its particular class and given fair treatment will provide you with many miles of trouble-free, happy cycling for a long time to come. Should you ever feel that it falls short of this ideal please let me know.

Yours sincerely,

Claud Butler.

CLAUD BUTLER
“C.B.” WORKS, CLAPHAM MANOR STREET
LONDON, S.W.4

12.11.55

[A guarantee page drawn as an open two-leaf card set at a slight angle, joined by a ribbon that ends in a seal bearing a “CB” monogram. The left leaf carries the guarantee under a blackletter heading, and the right leaf carries a short letter set in typewriter type with a printed facsimile signature. A heading at top left, the firm’s name and address at lower right and a small line of figures at lower left are printed in the same dark blue.]