The pen was created to honor the esteemed Sir Henry Tate, 1st Baronet, an English sugar merchant and philanthropist known for founding the Tate Gallery in London. The pen features intricate sugar cane engravings on its tip.

Montblanc's Patron of Art series represents the pinnacle of their writing instruments. The series began in 1992 with an edition dedicated to Lorenzo de Medici. Until 1994, only a limited edition of 4,810 pieces was produced annually. In 1995.Since then, each honored individual has been celebrated with two editions. This Patron of Art series is highly sought after by collectors worldwide.