{"title":"Shakespeare Vermeil","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"shakespeare-vermeil","title":"Shakespeare Vermeil · Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommemorate William Shakespeare’s 400th Anniversary with this superb 23-carat Gold-plated silver fountain pen issued in a limited edition of 400 worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shakespeare Pen – as English as The Bard himself\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Shakespeare Pen has been designed and handcrafted in England by a small group of highly talented silversmiths and pen technicians who have incorporated the essence of the world’s greatest playwright into a fountain pen that’s as English as the Bard of Avon himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic design with subtle Shakespearean connections\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eClassically elegant in design, the Shakespeare Pen Vermeil is made from 23 carat Gold-plated sterling silver (often called ‘Vermeil’) and bears a full set of English hallmarks to confirm its quality and purity. English hallmarks have been used as evidence of purity of precious metals since 1300, well before Shakespeare was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there’s a closer link with William Shakespeare… His father, John Shakespeare, was a well-to-do glover and whittawer in Stratford upon Avon, and made silk gloves and purses for the nobility. At that time, silk was very fashionable with the aristocracy so when it came to making a decision about the engraved pattern on the cap and barrel of the Shakespeare Pen it seemed appropriate to use a traditional engine-turned pattern known as ‘silk’ which was used by many English silversmiths in the past, but is rarely seen today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the end of the cap of the Shakespeare Pen Vermeil is an image of William Shakespeare which has been taken from the title page of his First Folio, published in 1623. ‘Made in England’ is also engraved on the cap top to reflect that not only is the pen made in England, but so was the world’s greatest playwright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOnly 400 of these Shakespeare Pens Vermeil will be made world-wide. Each one is engraved with an edition number on the end of the barrel and will be accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity confirming its edition number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriting with a Shakespeare Pen Vermeil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThere is nothing quite like writing with a fountain pen. The ink flows from the nib in a way that aids thought and concentration. We cannot guarantee that your writings will become as famous as those of Shakespeare but owning a Shakespeare fountain pen may inspire you to write great words of comfort, love and wisdom to your friends, family and loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable as a fountain pen or rollerball (or both!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Shakespeare Vermeil is available as a Fountain Pen with a choice of Extra Fine, Fine, Medium or Broad 2-tone 18ct gold CS nibs, a Rollerball with a choice of blue or black ink. A rollerball which is like a biro\/ballpoint but has the free-flowing ink qualities of a fountain pen. Beautiful to write with, yet has the convenience of a ball-point. Or why not order a distinctive matching pair – a fountain pen \u003cu\u003eand\u003c\/u\u003e a rollerball?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase a conversion kit to turn your Shakespeare Fountain Pen into a Rollerball – and vice versa – quickly and easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note in 2026 we redesigned the Shakespeare Vermeil to take the Conway Stewart clip. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conway Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32353339768867,"sku":"shakespeare-vermeil","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/1436\/files\/251809.jpg?v=1775817539"},{"product_id":"shakespeare-vermeil-rollerball","title":"Shakespeare Vermeil · Rollerball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommemorate William Shakespeare’s 400th Anniversary with this superb 23-carat Gold-plated silver pen issued in a limited edition of 400 worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shakespeare Pen – as English as The Bard himself\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Shakespeare Pen has been designed and handcrafted in England by a small group of highly talented silversmiths and pen technicians who have incorporated the essence of the world’s greatest playwright into a pen that’s as English as the Bard of Avon himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic design with subtle Shakespearean connections\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eClassically elegant in design, the Shakespeare Pen Vermeil is made from 23 carat Gold-plated sterling silver (often called ‘Vermeil’) and bears a full set of English hallmarks to confirm its quality and purity. 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At that time, silk was very fashionable with the aristocracy so when it came to making a decision about the engraved pattern on the cap and barrel of the Shakespeare Pen it seemed appropriate to use a traditional engine-turned pattern known as ‘silk’ which was used by many English silversmiths in the past, but is rarely seen today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the end of the cap of the Shakespeare Pen Vermeil is an image of William Shakespeare which has been taken from the title page of his First Folio, published in 1623. ‘Made in England’ is also engraved on the cap top to reflect that not only is the pen made in England, but so was the world’s greatest playwright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOnly 400 of these Shakespeare Pens Vermeil will be made world-wide. 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