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The Armour of Henry VIII Pen - Onoto
Chrome helmet-shapedpen cap on a black background
Chrome pen cap with helmet visor up on a black background
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Silver pen on a black background
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Black box with 'Royal Armouries' branding on a black background
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Silver pen with intricate design on a black background
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Silver pen with intricate design on a black background
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The Armour of Henry VIII Pen - Onoto

£599

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“To wear a crown is to carry its weight”

The Armour of Henry VIII Pen reimagines the essence of Henry’s armour in every detail.

The cap is crowned with a sculpted helmet, echoing the armet once worn by the King — with its crest, visor lines and martial silhouette. The cap band bears the Tudor rose, inspired by the motif engraved on the original helmet — a symbol of unity, dynastic pride and power.

Tiny circular engravings recall the armour’s rivets, reinforcing the pen’s origin in military form and precision. The vertical ridges along the barrel and cap evoke the fluting seen across the armour’s skirt and leg plates, where metal once mimicked the folds of noble attire.

Crafted from solid nickel silver, the pen mirrors the texture and grandeur of the original armour – a perfect blend of luxury craftmanship with robust engineering.

Like armour reborn, the pen transforms protection into expression – preserving form, but granting it a new voice.

  • Material: Solid Nickel Silver
  • Cap fittings:  Nickel Silver
  • Barrel fittings: Nickel Silver
  • Capped (closed): 163mm
  • Uncapped including nib: 134mm
  • Barrel diameter: 13.4mm
  • Cap diameter: 15.8mm
  • Helmet diameter: 22mm x 30mm
  • Cap length: 81mm
  • Weight: 45-105g

Forged for battle. Crafted for splendour. Preserved for history.

Among the symbols of royal power in Tudor England, few are as striking as the silvered and engraved armour made for King Henry VIII around 1515. Commissioned from European masters to be made in Henry’s new Royal Workshops at Greenwich, this masterpiece of Renaissance craftsmanship is displayed in the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London.

To celebrate this remarkable armour, Onoto proudly presents The Armour of Henry VIII Pen, developed in collaboration with the Royal Armouries, and inspired by one of the most powerful and complex figures in British history.

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£14.50
Europe

0-2kg - £7.95
2kg+ - £22.95
International

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Please see the international section below for further detail and updates on shipping to the USA and Canada. 

Please ensure that someone is available at the delivery address to receive your order. Any undelivered or uncollected parcels will be returned to sender. We will automatically issue a refund for all products once they have been received back at the museum, however, shipping is non-refundable.

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International Shipping

USA

22/08/2025 - We are temporarily unable to ship to the USA however we are working hard to get this resolved as soon as we can. Please check back for updates.

Canada

30/10/2025 - Service resumed, however, delays are expected due to CUPW rotating strike action. Please allow extra time for your order to arrive. 

Rest of the World

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The estimated delivery time for Europe, USA and Canada is 7-10 working days and 10-14 working days for rest of the world, however this is not guaranteed. 

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