Pretty good premise I'd say. The preponderance of evidence suggest that @ the onset, Daly sourced in the white articles & as sales commenced/pickedup/continued & to increase profit margins, Daly bypassed Scott and went to either Scott's sourced for locks or dangled a quid in front of the mechanic who was souring lock components. Remember, Daly went to Birmingham to source his wares but none were willing to manufacture akin to Daly's whims.

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Raimey
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