Henry Simpole Myrtle · Sterling Silver

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)