HMS Victory Teak Ballpoint pen - Gold/Gunmetal

HMS Victory pen

Stunning Ballpoint pen handmade in Teak salvaged from HMS Victory during restoration work. Victory was Nelson's flagship in the famous battle Trafalgar in 1805. HMS Victory dates back to 1759 when her keel was laid, she was finally commissioned in 1778.

The pen is finished with Gunmetal/Gold coloured fittings. Each pen will vary slightly as no two pieces of wood have quite the same grain pattern.

Over the many years since HMS Victory was completed in 1765 she has undergone
many repairs and restoration work. It is understood that less than twenty percent
of the ship is still original from when she was launched.

Quoted from The National Museum of the Royal Navy 
•    “for the first thirteen years of the HMS Victory's existence she was in reserve.
During this time approximately one third of the ship was replaced due to decay”
•    “Since 1765 the ship has gone through five major repairs; she had been almost
 completely rebuilt by the time of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805”

The Burmese Teak used to make this pen would have been used during these repairs or restoration work. As more knowledge & the availability of woods more resistant to rot and infestations of wood eating beetles, the woods in the works changed to include these woods.

This is a beautiful quality handmade pen. The comfortable shape in the hand is complemented by the wonderful natural feel and warmth of the wood with a traditional wax finish.

The pen makes use of standard Parker type refills, a quality black one is installed in the pen ready to use.

 The pen will be shipped in the card case as pictured. Along with a certificate of authenticity giving details of the wood.

All pens are handmade by me beginning with rough cut woods for the body. The body of the pen is turned on a lathe to the final shape as seen on each pen. The body is then sanded, sealed, waxed and polished to its final finish. Assembly is completed by using pre-made high quality pen components for long lasting performance.