{"product_id":"lalex-gold-plated-silver-ballpoint-pen-1980s","title":"Lalex | Gold-Plated Silver Ballpoint Pen · 1980s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA writing instrument that earns its place on a desk — the Lalex gold-plated pen, weighted and balanced for daily use, arriving with its original box and certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid 925 silver body with 22-carat gold plating. The plating has developed a gentle patina over time — warm, uneven in places, the kind of surface that comes from years of handling rather than neglect. The black ink cartridge has been replaced and is ready to write. At 13 cm, it sits comfortably in hand. The original cinnamon-coloured presentation box and certificate of authenticity are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLalex was founded in 1938 in Italy, producing silver and gold-plated writing instruments and desk objects at a time when the fountain pen was still the instrument of daily correspondence. The house built its reputation on the quality of its silver work and the precision of its plating. This piece dates from the 1980s, when the brand continued to produce limited series in 925 silver with 22-carat gold finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e 925 sterling silver body · 22-carat gold plating · natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s Italian production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ballpoint mechanism · replaced black ink cartridge · ready to write\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pen · original cinnamon presentation box · certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eLength: 13 cm · approx. 30 g\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish gently with a soft, dry cloth — avoid abrasive materials that will scratch the gold plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the original box when not in use to protect the plating from oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from moisture and perfumes, which accelerate tarnishing on gold-plated silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use silver-cleaning dips — they strip the gold layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LaLex 1938","offers":[{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":53273784451339,"sku":"202630102","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9669\/5051\/files\/lalex-925silver_goldplated_4.png?v=1785171715","url":"https:\/\/officinageneralstore.com\/products\/lalex-gold-plated-silver-ballpoint-pen-1980s","provider":"L'Officina General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}