Rarissima Vintage 1935 "Pastificio Barilla" laminata oro 18k - Scheda museale - Fountain pen
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This Italian 1935 vintage fountain pen is gold-plated and engraved “PASTIFICIO BARILLA”.
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Description from the seller
An extraordinary and extremely rare piece of industrial memorabilia and Italian business history dating back to 1935. This is a vintage button-filler fountain pen, embellished with refined 18k gold-plated guilloché work (LA 18K R ETERNO) and made unique by its period customization, with the engraving “PASTIFICIO BARILLA” on the central bands of the barrel and cap.
Technical details and provenance:
Year: 1935
Material: Finely guilloché-worked metal, 18k gold plating (LA 18K R ETERNO)
Nib: Warranted Wing-Flow U.S.A. gold nib
Dimensions: Approximately 11.6 cm long
Documentation included: Copy of the Barilla Historical Archive / Museum record (Location BAR I Rg 1935/2, Provenance: Barilla Family), attesting to the presence of an identical example in the company's museum collection.
Condition:
The pen is in excellent external cosmetic condition, with crisp engravings and very well-preserved gold finishes. The rear blind cap and original brass button have been checked and unscrew normally from the barrel. The internal pressure bar is present. The period rubber sac inside has hardened over time; to preserve the item's integrity and avoid damage to the threads or resin components, the front section has not been forced. Sold as a vintage collectible / restoration project.
An extraordinary and extremely rare piece of industrial memorabilia and Italian business history dating back to 1935. This is a vintage button-filler fountain pen, embellished with refined 18k gold-plated guilloché work (LA 18K R ETERNO) and made unique by its period customization, with the engraving “PASTIFICIO BARILLA” on the central bands of the barrel and cap.
Technical details and provenance:
Year: 1935
Material: Finely guilloché-worked metal, 18k gold plating (LA 18K R ETERNO)
Nib: Warranted Wing-Flow U.S.A. gold nib
Dimensions: Approximately 11.6 cm long
Documentation included: Copy of the Barilla Historical Archive / Museum record (Location BAR I Rg 1935/2, Provenance: Barilla Family), attesting to the presence of an identical example in the company's museum collection.
Condition:
The pen is in excellent external cosmetic condition, with crisp engravings and very well-preserved gold finishes. The rear blind cap and original brass button have been checked and unscrew normally from the barrel. The internal pressure bar is present. The period rubber sac inside has hardened over time; to preserve the item's integrity and avoid damage to the threads or resin components, the front section has not been forced. Sold as a vintage collectible / restoration project.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Rarissima Vintage 1935 "Pastificio Barilla" laminata oro 18k - Scheda museale
Country of origin
Italy
Period
First half 20th century
Material
Gold-plated
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
No
Diameter
1.1 cm
Length
11.6 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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