Soviet Desk Set Pen Holder – 1971 Tula Blacksmith Komsomol Award Souvenir
Soviet Desk Set Pen Holder – 1971 Tula Blacksmith Komsomol Award Souvenir
Free shipping worldwide · Import duties, if any, are paid by the buyer
- Free tracked shipping — already included in the price
- Ships within 1–2 business days
- Tracked parcel from Ukraine (Ukrposhta)
- 30-day returns (buyer pays return shipping)
- Secure checkout · payments processed by Western Bid (US)
- One of a kind: only one available
About this piece
Soviet desk set pen holder with a Tula blacksmith figure and an engraved 1971 Komsomol award inscription. One-of-a-kind for collectors. Ships worldwide.
From the seller's notes
This Soviet desk set is a pen holder topped with a Tula blacksmith figure, made as a presentation award in September 1971. The base carries a hand-engraved dedication in Russian from the Tula Regional Committee of the Komsomol. It is a personalized piece, so collectors of Soviet awards and desk accessories will find it hard to match.
Item Details
- Type: Desk organizer / pen holder, presentation award
- Year: 1971
- Origin: Tula, USSR
- Figure: Blacksmith forging at an anvil; the anvil is marked with crossed hammers, a historic emblem of Tula
- Pen holders: Three brass-toned tubes styled after artillery shell casings
- Inscription: Hand-engraved on the front of the base in Russian, dedicated to the youngest designer-car enthusiast of the IX parade-competition Tula-71, from the Tula Regional Committee of the Komsomol (VLKSM), September 1971
- Back: Quotation by V.I. Lenin about the importance of Tula
- Base material: Carbolite / bakelite-style plastic
- Weight: Approx. 888 g (about 2 lb)
Condition
Used, in excellent vintage condition. The engraving is crisp and clear. The brass-colored tubes have a minor age-related patina. The piece feels solid and heavy.
About This Piece
The inscription shows that this item was presented as an official prize by the Komsomol, the Soviet youth organization, at a technical competition for young designers of home-built cars. Tula is known as the City of Masters, with a long tradition of metalwork and arms making, which explains the blacksmith and shell-casing motifs. Because the engraving is personal to one event, this piece interests both Soviet memorabilia collectors and people drawn to Soviet technical history.
Shipping
Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.
Worldwide shipping from Ukraine. Every order is carefully packed — fragile items are packed separately — and shipped via Ukrposhta with a tracking number.
- Worldwide delivery: typically 2–4 weeks
- Package tracking is included when offered by the carrier
For returns, see the Return Policy tab.
Returns & Refunds
I want you to be happy with every piece you buy from Soviet Vintage Store. If something is not right, you can return it within 30 days of delivery.
How to return an item
- Email me at vladimirchuprina1971@gmail.com or message me on WhatsApp (+380 50 258 5695) within 30 days of delivery. Please include your order number and the reason for the return.
- I will confirm the return and reply with instructions. Items sent back without contacting me first cannot be accepted.
- The item must be returned in the same condition you received it, with all parts, accessories and original packaging that came with it.
- Return shipping is paid by the buyer. Please use a tracked shipping service and pack the item carefully — vintage pieces are fragile, and I can't refund items damaged on the way back.
Return address
Soviet Vintage Store
Pavlograd, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, 51453, Ukraine
(I will confirm the full address and recipient name by email when your return is approved.)
Damaged or not as described
Please inspect your order when it arrives. If an item arrives damaged or is significantly different from its description, contact me within 30 days of delivery with photos of the item and the packaging, and we will agree on a fair solution — a refund, a partial refund or a return.
Refunds
Once I receive and inspect the returned item, I will let you know whether the refund is approved. Approved refunds are issued to your original payment method within 10 business days. Your bank or card company may need extra time to post the refund. The original shipping was free, so there is nothing to deduct for it; import duties or taxes you paid in your country are not refundable by me.
Exchanges
Most items are one of a kind, so exchanges usually aren't possible. Return the item for a refund and place a new order for the piece you want.
Payments in this store are processed by Western Bid, Inc. (see our Terms of Service). Questions about a return? Write to me any time: vladimirchuprina1971@gmail.com.
Original Soviet object
Authentic item from the USSR period, not a reproduction.
Honest condition
Wear, marks and working status are described, not hidden.
Photographed as is
What you see in the photos is exactly what you receive.
Packed with care
Fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed separately.
Tracked shipping
Free tracked shipping from Ukraine. Dispatched within 1–2 business days.
30-day returns
Return within 30 days of delivery; the buyer pays return shipping.
Original Soviet objects · Described honestly
Condition guide
- New old stockUnused, from old warehouse stock
- ✓ Used vintageThis item
- As-is / for partsSold untested or not working
Care & handling
- Dust with a soft dry cloth.
- Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners on original finishes.
- Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Handle with care — it has already survived decades.
Frequently asked questions
Is this item authentic?
Yes. I sell original vintage items, not reproductions. If an item's age or origin is uncertain, I say so clearly in the description.
How is the item packed?
I pack every item myself. Fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed separately.
How long does shipping to the US take?
Shipping is free — it is included in the price. I dispatch within 1–2 business days from Ukraine via Ukrposhta with a tracking number; delivery to the US typically takes 2–4 weeks. Import duties, if any, are paid by the buyer.
Can I return the item?
Yes. You can return an item within 30 days of delivery; the buyer pays return shipping. Contact me first and I will send the return details. See the Refund Policy for details.
Can I make an offer?
Yes — use the “Make an offer” link next to the price. If I accept, you'll receive a secure checkout link at the agreed price.