{"title":"homepage 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurated selection of premium writing instruments for the homepage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perfecta-victorian-ball-pen","title":"Perfecta Victorian Ball Pen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHandcrafted entirely from solid 925 sterling silver, the elegant slender lines and gently flared top of The Perfecta combine to produce a slim and delicate pen with a lightweight and graceful silhouette. A very popular look, evocative of early 19th century style.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKey fact - every Victorian-patterned writing instrument has been achieved by up to 3,000 hand-chasing taps that will naturally vary according to each Silversmith. This creates a unique product whereby the pattern will slightly vary from one pen to another.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specification\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5426%;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.735%;\"\u003e130mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5426%;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.735%;\"\u003e8.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5426%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.735%;\"\u003e22g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5426%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.735%;\"\u003eBall Pen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5426%;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.735%;\"\u003eVictorian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5426%;\"\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.735%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e941312\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that these images are digital simulations and may not be an accurate representation of your finished piece. 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Reminiscent of the banker’s suit, the engine-turned lines differentiate these writing instruments from the more ornate hand-chased and turned styles already familiar to the YARD-O-LED collector. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eYARD-O-LED’s workshop employs the oldest engine turners manufacturing today – dating back to 1857. 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Handmade entirely from solid 925 sterling silver in the historic Birmingham workshop and edged in a golden brass trim to highlight the barrel, it is exquisitely topped with a hand-set enamelled coin at the base of the pen. The design has been modified and improved to feature a screw top cap to better protect the 18C gold nib within. It is the first screw top mechanism YARD-O-LED has featured for any writing instrument. 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Initially used to create incredibly high-quality jewellery for religious and ceremonial items, vitreous enamel refers to the thin layer of glass which is fused at high temperatures onto the surface of a metal to create intricate patterns and designs.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFountain Pen (18 C Gold Nib)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarley Wave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver and Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; background: white;\"\u003eThe famous glassy finish of vitreous enamel is made by firing in furnaces at temperatures of up to 900°C. As it cools, it fuses together to create glass-coated metal giving vitreous enamel its unique combination of properties. The smooth surface that is created during this process is scratch, chemical and fire resistant, making it incredibly durable and allows for the colour to be preserved for many years without fading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; background: white;\"\u003ePlease note this fountain pen does not come with an ink converter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; background: white;\"\u003eAll duties and taxes are included at checkout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"YARD-O-LED","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":56364516147574,"sku":"941524","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":56364516180342,"sku":"941501","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":56364516213110,"sku":"941515","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4438\/8786\/files\/Ambassador_01_d6f0e723-e529-46de-98ae-64086814ebd3.jpg?v=1760079572"},{"product_id":"the-pocket-victorian","title":"The Pocket - Victorian","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe YARD-O-LED iconic Pocket Fountain Pen. Handmade in solid 925 sterling silver in the historic Birmingham workshop and edged in a golden brass trim to highlight the barrel, it is exquisitely topped with a hand-set enamelled coin at the base of the pen. The design has been modified and improved to feature a screw top cap to better protect the 18C gold nib within. It is the first screw top mechanism YARD-O-LED has featured for any writing instrument. The cap can also be screwed onto the end of the pen when being used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition is the Victorian hand chased model with sky blue enamelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnamelling is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration and has been used by artists to add vivid colour to jewellery since 13th century BC. This release is the first time YARD-O-LED has incorporated the ancient decoration on to its writing instruments. Initially used to create incredibly high-quality jewellery for religious and ceremonial items, vitreous enamel refers to the thin layer of glass which is fused at high temperatures onto the surface of a metal to create intricate patterns and designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Victorian pattern is applied entirely by hand, exactly as Birmingham silversmiths would have finished silverware and writing instruments in the Victorian era, before mechanised engine turning became the industry standard. This pattern has been achieved with up to 3,000 hand-chasing taps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern exists for two reason: practically, the hand chased texture provides a secure grip on the silver barrel, while aesthetically, it showcases an exceptional level of craftsmanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause it's done by hand no two Victorian pattern pens are identical, and each hand chasers develops their own slight variation on the pattern. Subsequently, our workshop can identify whose work a pen is, just by looking at it, when it comes back for servicing decades later.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"295\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"288\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"295\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"288\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"295\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"288\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"295\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"288\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFountain Pen (18 C Gold Nib)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"295\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"288\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"295\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"288\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver and Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe famous glassy finish of vitreous enamel is made by firing in furnaces at temperatures of up to 900°C. As it cools, it fuses together to create glass-coated metal giving vitreous enamel its unique combination of properties. The smooth surface that is created during this process is scratch, chemical and fire resistant, making it incredibly durable and allows for the colour to be preserved for many years without fading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note this fountain pen does not come with an ink converter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern may differ on each pen due to the handmade nature of the product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll duties and taxes are included at checkout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YARD-O-LED","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":56375576953206,"sku":"941531","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":56375576985974,"sku":"941510","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":56375577018742,"sku":"941535","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4438\/8786\/files\/Ambassador_03.jpg?v=1760079476"},{"product_id":"the-pocket-honeycomb","title":"The Pocket - Honeycomb","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eThe YARD-O-LED iconic Pocket Fountain Pen. Handmade entirely from solid 925 sterling silver in the historic Birmingham workshop and edged in a golden brass trim to highlight the barrel, it is exquisitely topped with a hand-set enamelled coin at the base of the pen. The design has been modified and improved to feature a screw top cap to better protect the 18C gold nib within. It is the first screw top mechanism YARD-O-LED has featured for any writing instrument. The cap can also be screwed onto the end of the pen when being used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eThis edition is the Honeycomb engine turned model with white enamelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 18.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt;\"\u003eEnamelling is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration and has been used by artists to add vivid colour to jewellery since 13th century BC. This release is the first time YARD-O-LED has incorporated the ancient decoration on to its writing instruments. Initially used to create incredibly high-quality jewellery for religious and ceremonial items, vitreous enamel refers to the thin layer of glass which is fused at high temperatures onto the surface of a metal to create intricate patterns and designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.0mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFountain Pen (18 C Gold Nib)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoneycomb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver and Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; background: white;\"\u003eThe famous glassy finish of vitreous enamel is made by firing in furnaces at temperatures of up to 900°C. As it cools, it fuses together to create glass-coated metal giving vitreous enamel its unique combination of properties. The smooth surface that is created during this process is scratch, chemical and fire resistant, making it incredibly durable and allows for the colour to be preserved for many years without fading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; background: white;\"\u003ePlease note this fountain pen does not come with an ink converter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; background: white;\"\u003eAll duties and taxes are included at checkout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"YARD-O-LED","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":56375841718646,"sku":"941520","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":56375841751414,"sku":"941506","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":56375841784182,"sku":"941523","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4438\/8786\/files\/Ambassador_02.jpg?v=1760079520"},{"product_id":"the-ambassador-barley-wave-pencil","title":"The Ambassador Barley Wave Pencil","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHandmade entirely from solid 925 sterling silver and originally launched in 1994, it is a heavier design to The Standard model giving a weighty feel to the classic writing instrument. Without elaborate embellishment or design, The Ambassador’s beauty comes from its simplicity. At 40g, it is the largest of the pencil models within YARD-O-LED’s range and its diameter of 10mm presents an impactful writing instrument. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eSubtlety embellished with engine turned pattern of Barley Waves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eThe pattern is a new commercial design for YARD-O-LED’s engine turning machines created from historic pattern bars achieved in the workshop’s safe. Unused for decades the new Ambassador range brings them back into the range and adds a fresh offering for the seasoned collector and will be sure to attract attention from those not yet familiar with the brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFinished with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e the historic YARD-O-LED solid silver clip punched by hand in the workshop bearing its unique number. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eEvery pencil within the range is sterling silver and hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yard-o-led.com\/blogs\/news\/the-propelling-pencil-two-hundred-years-in-silver\"\u003eRead about the history of the propelling pencil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAll duties and taxes are included at checkout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YARD-O-LED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57417308963190,"sku":"946441","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4438\/8786\/files\/2501151.jpg?v=1772798104"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.yard-o-led.com\/collections\/homepage-2.oembed","provider":"YARD-O-LED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}