Ashmolean Museum Oxford

Limited Edition Ashmolean Ruskin Rollerball Pen Medium

Conway Stewart

£536.00

To celebrate the Ashmolean Museum in the University of Oxford, a number of pens have been launched by Conway Stewart, each with a theme taken from a collection. Each themed rollerball pen is a limited edition of 200 pens worldwide.

The father of the Ashmolean Museum is Elias Ashmole, and he wrote the 'Statutes Orders & Rules' of the Ashmolean Museum in 1686, and a facsimile of this document is included with every pen. The hand written title to this document is reproduced on the barrel of each Ashmolean Pen ; "The Ashmolean Museum in the University of Oxford" . These statute orders & rules have been adopted and adapted by public museums around the world, so these wise words written over 335 years ago are still relevant today in so many ways.

The theme of the first pen in the series is John Ruskin, (8 February, 1819–20 January, 1900) who was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron, philosopher, prominent social thinker and philanthropist. He also has a unique association with the University of Oxford. He wrote essays and treatises, poetry and lectures, travel guides and manuals, letters and even a fairy tale. He also made detailed sketches and paintings of rocks, plants, birds, landscapes, architectural structures, and ornamentation. Much of these are now owned by and on display at the Ashmolean Museum.

The John Ruskin Pen is engraved into the body of the barrel, and one of his most famous sketches of a Lion's Head is engraved on the top of the cap. The rollerball pen is made in Oxford Blue acrylic and complimented with 9ct gold. The wide cap band has English hallmarks to prove its quality and provenance.

Each pen is supplied in a beautiful Ashmolean Museum branded box in blue leatherette. Included with the pen is a booklet on the Ashmolean Museum, a polishing cloth, a Conway Stewart user guide, and a certificate of authenticity.

This pen is brought to you by the Ashmolean Museum in the University of Oxford based in Oxford, England. A proportion of each pen sold goes toward supporting the Museum.

Product information

Materials: Oxford Blue acrylic

Dimensions: Length Closed: 14.6cm

FAQs

Delivery information

Our Pickup service is a convenient way for you to order online and collect your purchase in person at the Museum. Simply select the Pickup option at checkout.

The Ashmolean Museum will be closed on 24, 25, 26 December 2024, and 1 January 2025. You will not be able to collect your order on these days.

Christmas Delivery Dates

We recommend placing your order as early as possible to avoid disappointment. These are the recommended last dates for placing your order:

UK delivery – 17 December 2024

International delivery – 11 December 2024 (delivery times may be affected by customs clearance)

Due to the Christmas holidays, orders placed from Friday 20 December 2024 onwards will be dispatched after Monday 4 January 2025.

We offer FREE delivery on UK-only orders over £50 (this does not apply to the Print on Demand service). FREE delivery will be calculated based on the total value of the order after discounts have been applied.

UK 1st Class: delivery 2-5 business days from dispatch

Europe: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays)

Rest of World: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays)

Please be aware that orders to International addresses may be subject to local customs duty or taxes. You will need to pay any additional charges for customs clearance, charges include local VAT and duty based on the value and origin of the product.

There is 5kg weight restriction for UK orders, and a 2kg weight restriction for International orders. If your order exceeds this weight, please contact the Online Shop team so that we can organise a quote for special delivery: onlineshop@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

Further information on our delivery options and returns policy can be found in Shipping & Returns.

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