Charles Darwin – Tree of Life Pen
Inspired by one of the most influential thinkers in scientific history, the Charles Darwin – Tree of Life Pen celebrates Darwin’s revolutionary ideas about evolution and the interconnectedness of life.
Beautifully crafted from black acrylic with sterling silver fittings, the pen features Charles Darwin’s signature encircling the hallmarked sterling silver cap band. Delicately engraved on the cap is Darwin’s famous Tree of Life sketch, accompanied by the words “I think” . A simple phrase that captures the moment of contemplation behind one of science’s most profound ideas.
Darwin first sketched his Tree of Life in his notebook in 1837, using the branching structure to illustrate his developing theory that species were connected through common ancestry. The concept later became a central illustration of On the Origin of Species, published in 1859, representing how life diversifies and evolves from shared origins.
A fitting tribute to Darwin’s spirit of curiosity, observation and discovery, this exceptional fountain pen is limited to just 200 pens worldwide. A distinctive collector’s piece for admirers of science, history and fine writing.
$731.11
DESCRIPTION
Inspired by one of the most influential thinkers in scientific history, the Charles Darwin – Tree of Life Pen celebrates Darwin’s revolutionary ideas about evolution and the interconnectedness of life.
Beautifully crafted from black acrylic with sterling silver fittings, the pen features Charles Darwin’s signature encircling the hallmarked sterling silver cap band. Delicately engraved on the cap is Darwin’s famous Tree of Life sketch, accompanied by the words “I think” . A simple phrase that captures the moment of contemplation behind one of science’s most profound ideas.
Darwin first sketched his Tree of Life in his notebook in 1837, using the branching structure to illustrate his developing theory that species were connected through common ancestry. The concept later became a central illustration of On the Origin of Species, published in 1859, representing how life diversifies and evolves from shared origins.
A fitting tribute to Darwin’s spirit of curiosity, observation and discovery, this exceptional fountain pen is limited to just 200 pens worldwide. A distinctive collector’s piece for admirers of science, history and fine writing.
PEN SPECIFICATIONS
High-density acrylic with sterling silver fittings
Onoto size 7 in gold-plated stainless steel
Hallmarked sterling silver band
Button – sterling silver with Onoto cipher
Clip – sterling silver with Onoto cipher
Sterling silver button
Capped (closed): 144mm
Uncapped including nib: 127mm
Posted including nib: 166mm
Barrel diameter: 11 – 13.2mm
Cap diameter: 14 – 15.8mm
Cap length: 67mm
25gms or 32gms
Gold-plated stainless steel or 18ct carat gold
Fine, medium or broad nib as standard
Customised stub, italic or other styles available to order
Converter (provided) or standard European cartridge
Conversion kit available to order separately
DELIVERY OPTIONS
All of our deliveries will be tracked and insured. The delivery charges are based on destinations:
UK under £50 – standard: £4.99 + vat; upgrade to Courier delivery: £9.99+vat
UK over £50 – standard: Free; upgrade to Courier delivery: £9.99+vat
EU - standard: 14.99 no vat; upgrade to Courier delivery: £24.99 no vat
Rest of World – standard: £19.99 no vat; upgrade to Courier delivery: £29.99 no vat
EU countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
Items with standard specifications, i.e. no options are chosen, will normally be dispatched within 2-3 working days. Delivery lead time can be delayed in some circumstances. For example if you have requested personalisation of your order such as engraving or change of fittings.
If for any reason we are unable to meet our delivery commitments, we will contact you with a revised estimated delivery date or offer you the option to cancel or select other goods.
