{"product_id":"henry-simpole-myrtle-sterling-silver","title":"Henry Simpole Myrtle · Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenry Simpole - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenry 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Henry Simpole Myrtle - Sterling Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA strictly limited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e - only 9 to be made in Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Black acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Myrtle Pen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenry 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHenry 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomisation Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach pen is housed in a Conway Stewart black leatherette presentation box which also serves as a showcase pen stand for your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Word from Henry\u003c\/strong\u003e - taken from the original brochure \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Myrtle Pen has been made as a working writing instrument and I hope will be enjoyed for both its handling and its beauty.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenry Simpole - \u003cspan\u003e(July 1952 - June 2020)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conway Stewart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55608820105592,"sku":"henry-simpole-myrtle-sterling-silver","price":1552.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2659\/1436\/files\/89106.jpg?v=1784302995","url":"https:\/\/conwaystewart.fr\/en\/products\/henry-simpole-myrtle-sterling-silver","provider":"Conway Stewart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}