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Henry Simpole Myrtle fountain pen on white background, silver filigree scrollwork over black enamel
Henry Simpole Myrtle pen at a mirrored angle, silver and black scrollwork covering cap and barrel
Pen and cap laid side by side, silver filigree pattern shown on both
Macro of the cap band hallmarked H.C.S., 925, between sections of silver filigree
Close-up of the gold nib engraved with the Conway Stewart crest, black grip section above
Henry Simpole Myrtle fountain pen on white background, silver filigree scrollwork over black enamel
Henry Simpole Myrtle pen at a mirrored angle, silver and black scrollwork covering cap and barrel
Pen and cap laid side by side, silver filigree pattern shown on both
Macro of the cap band hallmarked H.C.S., 925, between sections of silver filigree
Close-up of the gold nib engraved with the Conway Stewart crest, black grip section above

Henry Simpole Myrtle · Sterling Silver

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Henry Simpole Myrtle · Sterling Silver

$1,768.00
DESCRIPTION

Henry Simpole - Henry was one of the most famous and admired British designers of overlay pens. As a silversmith he had a global reputation and in 2004 he started his association with Conway Stewart by designing the Centenary Pen.

The Henry Simpole Myrtle - Sterling Silver - we have obtained a small number of Henry's original Myrtle overlays from the executors of his Estate, and with his sister's blessing made 9 x Sterling Silver Myrtle pens with jet black base pen. Each Sterling Silver overlay carries the full London Assay Office hallmarks along with Henry's personal initials (HCS), ensuring its quality and authenticity, set over high-density black polished barrels.

A strictly limited edition - only 9 to be made in Sterling Silver & Black acrylic

The Myrtle Pen
Henry designed the Myrtle Pen in early 2000's and he made it as a tribute to Myrtle Williams who was a family friend who he called "Aunty".  The Myrtle Sterling Silver overlay is designed with flowing foliage that wraps both the cap and the barrel of the pen.

Design and Craftsmanship
Henry made his overlays using the ancient ‘lost-wax’ method of casting, first devised by the Egyptians more than 6000 years ago. Each pattern starts life as a flat sheet of precious metal onto which Henry traced the design by hand, before painstakingly piercing out the void parts to leave the filigree intact - many hours of intricate work. Every overlay is then ‘chased’ and polished by hand before being mounted on the pen.

Customisation Options
Each pen is fitted with an 18ct gold Conway Stewart nib, available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, or Broad. Special nib options are offered, with choices for an italic, stub, or oblique grind, allowing you to tailor your writing experience.

Each pen is housed in a Conway Stewart black leatherette presentation box which also serves as a showcase pen stand for your desk.

The Last Word from Henry - taken from the original brochure 

"The Myrtle Pen has been made as a working writing instrument and I hope will be enjoyed for both its handling and its beauty."

Henry Simpole - (July 1952 - June 2020)

 

18ct GOLD CS NIB

You may select one of our Conway Stewart 18ct gold nibs to be fitted to your fountain pen. They have been acclaimed by many of our customers for their ‘smooth-as-butter’ writing experience and are available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium or Broad widths.

FILLING MECHANISM

This pen has a dual filling system. It is fitted with a converter (reservoir) which allows the user to draw ink from a bottle or alternatively, you may remove the converter and use standard European ink cartridges. All our fountain pens come with 2 complimentary cartridges so you can start to use it immediately. If you prefer to use bottled ink, we recommend our own range of high quality ink, made in England and available in a range of colours.

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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Each Henry Simpole Special is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, together with an 8-page booklet about Henry and the ancient Egyptian techniques used to create each overlay, a cleaning cloth to keep your pen in pristine condition and a Conway Stewart User Guide.

DIMENSIONS and WEIGHT
  • Length Closed: 151mm │ 5.92"
  • Length of Barrel incl nib: 140mm │ 5.51"
  • Length of Cap: 65mm │ 2.56"
  • Diameter of Barrel: 13.6mm │ 0.55"
  • Diameter of Cap: 16.5mm │ 0.65"
  • Weight: 36gms │ 1.27oz

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