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Source: Grace's Guide (gracesguide.co.uk/W._F._Holdsworth)
| Marque | Holdsworth |
|---|---|
| Type | Advertisement |
| Year | 1936 |
| Publisher | W. F. Holdsworth |
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 1 |
| Source | Grace's Guide (gracesguide.co.uk/W._F._Holdsworth) |
| Credit | Ebykr archive |
| Transcription | Transcribed by eye |
AT LAST! A Pannier Carrier strong enough to carry a good load without swaying, and not too heavy. THE QUILL PANNIER CARRIER. Made throughout in Holdsworth's Workshops, of Tubular Construction; only weighs 24 oz. (about one-half that of the usual stamped-out pattern). Enamelled Jet Black with adjustable clips. We offer this at the special price …
Cycling, 22 April 1936.
— Advertisement —
AT LAST!
A Pannier Carrier strong enough to carry a good load without swaying, and not too heavy.
THE QUILL PANNIER CARRIER.
Made throughout in Holdsworth’s Workshops, of Tubular Construction; only weighs 24 oz. (about one-half that of the usual stamped-out pattern).
Enamelled Jet Black with adjustable clips.
We offer this at the special price of 5/-.
“SAMSON” PANNIER OUTFIT.
The combination of Solid Black Hide Pannier Bags with “Quill” Pannier Carrier, provides a Pannier Outfit without parallel. You can absolutely rely upon this sturdy outfit to serve you well in the most trying conditions.
Solid Hide Pannier Bags, each 12½ x 11 x 4½, with a pocket at the end of each Bag 11 x 4½ x 1½ in. All made from Best Chromed Soft Hide, bound edges. Sewn throughout with thread. Strong Chrome Straps. Steel Bar in each Bag to take weight.
“Samson” Outfit—2 Hide Bags and “Quill” Carrier .. .. .. .. .. .. 30/-
Hide Pannier Bags singly .. 12/6 each.
“WORTHY” ROAD RACING KIT
The Kit the leading Riders use—Southall and the Australians used Holdsworth’s Kit in all their record rides last year—First-class amateurs pin their faith to Holdsworth. If you do the same you won’t go wrong. WE KNOW THE GAME!
TIGHTS—Our tights are made by a prominent firm of theatrical tight makers.
No. 1. Mixture Wool and Cotton. Strongly recommended. D/seat. Elastic Waist 10/6
No. 2. Heavyweight Cotton. The “Cast Iron” tight as worn by trapeze artistes .. 5/-
No. 3. “Wonder” Cotton with Double Seat. Elastic Waist .. .. 3/9
No. 4. Light Cotton. No D/Seat or Elastic, but extra value .. 2/11
RACING JACKETS
THE NEW ANGLO-CONTINENTAL STYLE Alpaca with two large Continental pockets with buttoned flaps at back. Take your grub. 5/6
Ordinary Style—Popular 6/11, Marvel, 4/6
“OPPY” Racing Caps
As worn by Opperman. White Sateen (also Black), with large “Dimlight” peak of non-inflammable “Celastine,” covered by very fine Protectine wire mesh. Best combined eyeshade and cap. Very heartily recommended. In all sizes .. .. .. 2/9
“OPPY” RACING GLOVES 3/9
The latest Continental introduction. Fasten on back of wrist. Reinforced palm. Ventilation at back. Soft horsehide. Divisions for fingers.
TUBULARS and SPRINT WHEELS
We hold the finest stock of Tubulars in the country, and will send by return. Cash or C.O.D.
Worthy Sprint Wheels are built by experts to give rigid, speedy service. Quotations by return—All wheels sent in crates.
W. F. HOLDSWORTH
PLEASE WRITE 121, Lennard Road, Beckenham, Kent.
‘Phone: Syd. 4461
OR CALL AT
132, Lower Richmond Road, PUTNEY, S.W.15 (Near Putney Bridge).
185, Markhouse Road, WALTHAMSTOW, E.17.
5, Thesiger Road, PENGE, S.E.20. (Continuation Green Lane.)
Midland Depot—575, Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, BIRMINGHAM.
[The tubular Quill carrier is drawn in outline with a detail of its clip, a profile caricature of a rider in the Oppy cap sits beside the cap copy and a pair of the Oppy gloves, one palm up, lies by a set of handlebars.]
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