HMS Victory Oak 1759 Ballpoint Pen: Hand-Turned, Certificate Included
$104.24
HMS Victory was started, or ‘laid down’ in 1759, in other words, 266 years ago. This pen is made from wood from this ship, when recommissioning.
The ship was finally floated out in 1765, from Chatham Dockyard in England.
More on the pen! This is a unique and special writing instrument, British designed and engineered with quality fittings, with lovely balance and using Parker type refills. It has a nice twist action to advance and retract the nib, and it’s finished in gunmetal and chrome.
I made this pen in my workshop here in Scotland near Edinburgh, using time-honoured hand-turning techniques on my lathe, then smoothing the wood down to a perfect finish.
Each pen comes complete in a quality presentation box and a complimentary velvet sleeve for the pen.
It is supplied with a certificate of authenticity from the supplier of the wood, and signed by myself.
I only have 3 pieces of wood just now, not sure how much more I can get and at what cost, so please don’t leave it too long!
Back to that amazing ship, it’s still going today after 247 years service, and has been the flagship of the First Sea Lord since October 2012!
It took part in the following sea battles: First & Second Battle of Ushant, 1778 & 81; the Great Siege of Gibraltar 1779-83; Battle of Cape Spartel, 1782; the Battle of the Hyeres Islands 1795; the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797; the Trafalgar campaign 1805; and the most famous battle of all, the Battle of Trafalgar of 1805 with Admiral Horatio Nelson, where he died in the cockpit of this very ship. Can you even imagine where this very piece of wood was from on the ship?
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At The Scottish Penster, I treat your privacy with the same care I give my pens — thoughtfully, securely, and with no unnecessary fuss.
1. What I Collect
To fulfill your order and keep things running smoothly, I may gather:
Your name
Email address
Postal address
Phone number if appropriate ( ie for US Customs details to ensure easier delivery)
Payment details (handled securely via Etsy)
Any custom details you share for bespoke work
I don’t collect anything I don’t need, and I never use your information for anything unrelated to your order.
2. Why I Use It
I use your details to:
Process and dispatch your order
Communicate with you about your purchase
Provide support if anything goes awry
Meet legal and tax obligations (aye, even the boring bits)
3. Who Sees It
Your information is shared only with:
Etsy, to manage your order
Delivery services, like Royal Mail, to get your parcel safely to you I never sell or pass your data to third parties. That’s not how I do business.
4. How Long I Keep It
I hold onto your information only as long as needed — usually up to 7 years — to meet legal, tax, and record-keeping requirements. After that, it’s respectfully retired.
5. Your Rights
If you’re in the EU, you’ve got rights under GDPR:
To see what I hold
To ask for corrections or deletions
To object to how I use your data Just drop me a message via Etsy or email me at thescottishpenster@gmail.com, and I’ll sort it promptly.
6. Contact
If you’ve any questions, concerns, or just want to check something, you can reach me at: thescottishpenster@gmail.com, or message me directly through Etsy.
This policy reflects the values of my workshop — honesty, respect, and craftsmanship.