With his 1859 book ‘On the Origin of Species’ Charles Darwin transformed society by revealing the secrets of existence. 

But revolutionary writing requires a delicate hand: Darwin spent two decades patiently refining his theory, readying it for public consumption. For this sterling-silver tribute, eclectic Victorian architecture provides the framework for a gallery of grand Darwinian breakthroughs – and conceals an awkward truth.

Natural science milestones and Darwin’s Tree of Life shine in vermeil on a column inspired by the great naturalist’s spiritual home: London’s Natural History Museum.

Origin of species. A playful, ‘peekaboo’ finial case conceals a ruby-studded primate skull beneath mirror-polished silver. Use it to gauge your own evolutionary journey.

Editions of 165 fountain pens and rollerballs are supplied in an oak bureau chest, expedition-ready with a companion magnifying glass, travel journal and reusable journal cover.