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Valentino Garavani

1980s Vintage Valentino Garavani Lacquered Black Gold Ballpoint Logo Pen

Lacquered Black and Gold Ballpoint Pen · 1980s
A 1980s Valentino Garavani black lacquered ballpoint pen with gold trim and engraved logo. Made in Italy, working, new refill.
Details
Designer Valentino Garavani
Period 1980s
Type Ballpoint pen
Material Black lacquered metal, gold trim
Detail Engraved logo
Ink Black, new refill
Made in Italy
Measurements 13.5 x 0.6 cm, 21 g
Condition Very good vintage, fully working
PERIOD
1980s
PROVENANCE
Valentino Garavani, 1980s. Made in Italy.
DESCRIPTION
A Valentino Garavani ballpoint pen from the 1980s in black lacquered metal with gold trim and an engraved logo. It was made in Italy and writes in black ink.

It measures 13.5 x 0.6 cm and weighs 21 g. Valentino Garavani opened his house in Rome at the end of the 1950s and, with Giancarlo Giammetti, built it into an international name.

It is in very good vintage condition, fully working, with a new black refill fitted.
AUTHENTICATION
Verified in-house by a LegitGrails-certified expert.
Construction, labelling, stitching, hardware and materials checked against house and period standards. AI-assisted, expert-decided.
CONDITION Very Good Vintage
Very good vintage condition, fully working, with a new black refill fitted.
Authentic ValentinoLacquered MetalMade in Italy1980s Original
Black Lacquer, Gold Trim
The Archivary - Italian Curation

Black lacquer and gold trim, with the Valentino name engraved. A writing instrument from the Roman couturier, still in working order.

1980s Vintage Valentino Garavani Lacquered Black Gold Ballpoint Logo Pen
1980s Vintage Valentino Garavani Lacquered Black Gold Ballpoint Logo Pen
1980s Vintage Valentino Garavani Lacquered Black Gold Ballpoint Logo Pen
1980s Vintage Valentino Garavani Lacquered Black Gold Ballpoint Logo Pen
The Object and Its Moment
A Lacquered Pen

This Valentino Garavani ballpoint pen dates from the 1980s. It is made in black lacquered metal with gold trim and an engraved logo, and was made in Italy. It measures 13.5 cm and weighs 21 g.

Black lacquer, gold trim.

The Fashion Landscape
Valentino

Valentino Garavani opened his house in Rome at the end of the 1950s. With his partner Giancarlo Giammetti he built it into an international couture name.

The Wider Culture
Designer Desk Objects

In the 1980s fashion houses extended their names to pens and desk accessories, often in lacquer and gold finishes.

Reading the Object
Ready to Use

The pen is fully working and has a new black refill. It is in very good condition.

Working, with a new refill.

Why It Matters Now
Small Luxuries

Designer pens from the 1980s attract collectors of the period's small luxury objects.

MARKET DEMAND
1980s
Designer desk accessories
RARITY
Limited
Original period piece, no longer produced
ORIGIN
Italy
Italian-made Valentino accessory
HOUSE ERA
Valentino Garavani
Founder of the house, Rome
Demand
Desk Accessories

Designer pens and desk objects attract collectors of small luxury pieces.

Supply
Lacquer Finish

Lacquer can chip or wear with handling, so condition is assessed with care.

Context
Roman Couture

Valentino's Roman couture house is a recognised name in Italian fashion history.

Shipping

All orders are shipped fully insured.

Delivery Times

London & United Kingdom: 2–4 days
Europe: 4–5 days by courier
USA: 6–7 days by courier
Rest of the World: 7–8 days by courier

Import Duties

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Price
£185
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