{"product_id":"soviet-desktop-composition-beat-swords-into-plowshares-tula-pen","title":"Soviet Desktop Composition 'Beat Swords into Plowshares' – Tula, Pen Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet desktop composition, \"Let Us Beat Swords into Plowshares\", is a souvenir inspired by the famous sculpture by Evgeny Vuchetich, showing a powerful smith forging a sword into a plowshare as a symbol of the move from war to peace. The gold-tone metal figure and anvil sit on a heavy dark carbolite (bakelite) base with three integrated brass shell casings that serve as pen, pencil or brush holders. The base bears an embossed quote in Russian about Tula, which points to a souvenir from that city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desktop composition \/ pen and pencil holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smith forging a sword into a plowshare, after Evgeny Vuchetich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal with a gold-tone finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy dark carbolite \/ bakelite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three integrated brass shell casings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e «… Значение Тулы для Республики огромно…» (The importance of Tula for the Republic is immense)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 806 g (1.78 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peace, industrial art, Tula craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition with an authentic patina. There is natural oxidation and wear on the brass casings, which adds to its historical character. Please see all the photos for the detailed surface condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVuchetich's bronze \"Let Us Beat Swords into Plowshares\" was given to the United Nations in 1959 and is one of the best-known Soviet sculptures, so small desk versions like this were natural souvenirs. Tula is famous for its arms factories and metalwork, which gives the shell-casing holders a local meaning. At 806 g it is a solid paperweight and statement piece for a desk, and it suits collectors of Soviet industrial art and desk accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67671574216853,"sku":"v1|406887640346|0","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/s-l1600_6d368b4a-8402-4057-92bf-1707591d1b7b.jpg?v=1791481499","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-desktop-composition-beat-swords-into-plowshares-tula-pen","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}