Yard-O-Led Ambassador Barley-Wave Ballpoint Pen
The Yard-O-Led Ambassador Barley-Wave Ballpoint Pen is a masterclass in understated elegance and British silversmithing. Handmade from solid sterling silver, this refined writing instrument was originally launched in 1994 and remains one of Yard-O-Led’s most substantial ballpoint designs. Weighing just over 43 grams with a 10 mm diameter, the Ambassador offers a satisfying, weighty feel in the hand—perfectly balanced for those who appreciate precision and poise in every line they write.
Its surface features the new Barley-Wave pattern, a subtle, engine-turned design revived from historic pattern bars discovered in the Yard-O-Led workshop archives. The result is a pen that bridges tradition and modern craftsmanship—a collector’s piece with a contemporary spirit. Each pen is individually numbered, finished with the classic Yard-O-Led clip, and hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office as a mark of its authenticity and sterling pedigree.
Discover more handcrafted writing instruments from Yard-O-Led at Laywine’s.
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Yard-O-Led Ambassador Barley-Wave Ballpoint Pen
25 Bellair Street
25 Bellair Street
Toronto ON M5R 3L3
Canada
Why Laywine's
- Trusted since 1987 — Family-owned and run by people who genuinely love what they sell.
- Free shipping over $65 — Across Canada via UPS.
- Expert advice in store — Visit us at 25 Bellair Street in Yorkville, Toronto and try pens before you buy.
- Free virtual personal shopping — Can't make it in? Book a free one-on-one appointment and get expert advice from home.
- Secure checkout — Shop with confidence.
Details
Shipping
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2 business days. You'll receive a shipping confirmation with tracking once your order is on its way.
Canada
Free standard shipping via UPS on orders over $65. Rates for orders below this threshold are calculated at checkout.
Same-day delivery is available within 30km of 25 Bellair Street, Toronto, seven days a week — orders placed by 11am are delivered the same day; orders after 11am are delivered the following day. Flat fee of $14.95, applied automatically at checkout.
If you are within the Good Foot Delivery catchment area, you will also see this as a delivery option at checkout. Good Foot is a Toronto-based social enterprise that employs autistic and neurodivergent adults as couriers — we're proud to support their work.
United States & International
We ship via UPS Global Checkout. All duties, taxes, and import fees are calculated and paid at checkout — no surprise charges on delivery.
Oversized Items
Some items incur an additional flat-rate shipping fee due to their dimensions, applied automatically at checkout.
Questions
Get in touch at scribble@laywines.com — we're happy to help.
Returns & Exchanges
Returns & Refunds
EU Right of Withdrawal If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to withdraw from your order within 14 days of receiving the last item, without giving any reason. To exercise this right, start your request through your customer account at
The following items are exempt from the right of withdrawal: opened ink cartridges, pen refills, and bottled ink (sealed goods that are not suitable for return due to health or hygiene reasons once opened); personalized or custom-made items.
Standard Returns & Exchanges
We accept returns within 14 days of purchase and exchanges within 30 days, provided items are unused, in original condition, and in original packaging with proof of purchase.
Non-Returnable Items
Opened ink cartridges, pen refills, bottled ink, perishable goods, dated products, and gift cards cannot be returned.
Sale Items
Items discounted 25% or more are final sale and cannot be refunded or exchanged.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we'll notify you by email. Approved refunds are processed to your original payment method within a few business days.
Exchanges
To request an exchange, email scribble@laywines.com before sending your item to:
Laywine's 25 Bellair Street Toronto ON M5R 3L3 Canada
Return Shipping
Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility. For items valued over $75, we recommend a trackable service as we cannot guarantee receipt otherwise.
Questions
Get in touch at scribble@laywines.com — we're happy to help.
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