HMS Queen Elizabeth 1914 Teak Pen
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£90.00
£90.00
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Handcrafted ballpoint pen made from authentic teak recovered from HMS Queen Elizabeth (1914), one of the most influential capital ships of the early 20th century. This historic timber carries the age, depth, and quiet authority of a vessel that helped define naval power. Each pen is finished with eight coats of lacquer and a burnished layer of carnauba wax for a rich, lasting sheen.
Available in chrome plate with gunmetal or gold plate with gunmetal hardware, featuring a twist‑finial mechanism, pocket clip, decorative detailing above the nib, and compatibility with standard G2/Parker refills. Supplied in a branded presentation box with a certificate of authenticity.
HMS Queen Elizabeth (1914) — Teak Pen
A Piece of Dreadnought-Era History, Crafted for Today
This handcrafted pen is made from authentic teak recovered from HMS Queen Elizabeth, the revolutionary battleship launched in 1913 and commissioned in 1915. The timber carries the character of a ship that reshaped naval warfare and served through two world wars. Holding it is like carrying a preserved fragment of naval engineering history.
The Story of HMS Queen Elizabeth (1914)
HMS Queen Elizabeth was the lead ship of her class — the first fast battleships ever built, and among the most powerful warships of their time. Armed with eight 15‑inch guns and capable of unprecedented speed for a battleship, she set a new standard for naval design.
During the First World War, she served as flagship of the Grand Fleet, though undergoing refit during the Battle of Jutland. In the Second World War, she fought in the Mediterranean, survived mine damage, and continued to serve with distinction across multiple theatres.
Her teak decking, exposed to decades of salt air, sunlight, and wartime service, was removed during restoration and refit work. This historic timber has now been transformed into a limited number of handcrafted pens — each one a tribute to a ship that defined an era.
During the First World War, she served as flagship of the Grand Fleet, though undergoing refit during the Battle of Jutland. In the Second World War, she fought in the Mediterranean, survived mine damage, and continued to serve with distinction across multiple theatres.
Her teak decking, exposed to decades of salt air, sunlight, and wartime service, was removed during restoration and refit work. This historic timber has now been transformed into a limited number of handcrafted pens — each one a tribute to a ship that defined an era.
Craftsmanship & Finish
Every pen is individually hand‑turned on the lathe, shaped to highlight the natural grain and character of the historic teak.
It is then finished with:
It is then finished with:
- Eight coats of lacquer
- A burnished layer of carnauba wax
- A smooth, durable sheen designed to last
Hardware & Refill Details
Choose from:
- Chrome plate with gunmetal
- Gold plate with gunmetal
- Twist‑finial mechanism
- Pocket clip
- Decorative detailing above the nib
- Compatibility with standard G2/Parker refills
Presentation & What’s Included
Your pen arrives in a branded presentation box, complete with:
- Certificate of authenticity
- Material origin details
- Care information
Why This Piece Matters
Owning this pen means carrying a tangible link to HMS Queen Elizabeth — a ship that changed battleship design forever and served across two world wars. It’s a reminder of innovation, resilience, and the enduring legacy of the Royal Navy.
Specifications
- Material: Teak from HMS Queen Elizabeth (1914)
- Hardware: Chrome plate with gunmetal / Gold plate with gunmetal
- Mechanism: Twist‑finial
- Refill: Standard G2/Parker
- Finish: Lacquer + carnauba wax
- Packaging: Presentation box + certificate