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).
Request for a set of Goshawk hand control levers with a more durable 'Necol' finish.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\M\October1924-December1924\ Scan37 | |
| Date | 26th November 1924 | |
| TO HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} FROM DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} ORIGINAL DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}2/M26.11.24. 45247 We would be glad if you could send us as soon as possible a set of Goshawk hand control levers, finished in 'Necol', egg-shell finish, as we wish to shew these to R.{Sir Henry Royce} Our present stove enamel wears off very quickly, and we have every reason to believe that Pyroxylin finish would be very much more durable. It is the finish which Lucas' have used for their lamps and horns for some years. Should 'Necol' not be satisfactory we have several other manufacturers who can supply. [Signature] DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||