Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tennis Racket Pen - Original Blue Box & Pouch - Full Set
The Artifact
This is a relic from an era when "novelty" items were still made by master silversmiths.
Produced by Tiffany & Co., this isn't a plastic souvenir; it is a substantial writing instrument crafted entirely from solid sterling silver. The design is a playful, literal interpretation of a tennis racket: the barrel forms the handle (complete with "grip" texture on the clip), and the top features the racket head with intricate "strings" rendered in textured silver.
It is whimsical, luxurious, and undeniably "Country Club chic." It’s the kind of object that sat on the heavy mahogany desk of a pro shop or was gifted after a club tournament victory in the 1990s.
The Kit
Provenance is everything with vintage Tiffany. This piece comes as a complete "Time Capsule" set:
The Original Blue Box: Shows honest shelf wear and patina, proving its vintage age.
The Original Blue Pouch: The iconic drawstring flannel to keep the silver from tarnishing.
The Original Refill: We have retained the original Tiffany-branded ink cartridge. Note: The ink has dried out over the decades. It is included for collectibility, but the pen will require a fresh refill (standard compatible sizing) to write.
The Condition
Grade: Excellent Vintage.
Silver: The sterling silver body is bright and polished, with minor surface swirls consistent with age.
Mechanism: The twist mechanism is smooth and operational.
Detail: The textured racket strings are crisp.
The Spec
Maker: Tiffany & Co.
Material: Sterling Silver (.925)
Style: Twist-Action Ballpoint
Design: Tennis Racket with Textured Silver Strings
Length: ~5 inches (Pocket/Agenda Size)
Includes: Outer Box, Dust Pouch, Dry Original Refill
Why It Belongs Here
We love when serious luxury brands have a sense of humor. This pen is a perfect example of "high-low" design—taking a piece of sporting equipment and rendering it in precious metal. It’s the ultimate accessory for the tennis enthusiast or the collector of distinct silver.
Vintage & pre-owned pieces: One-of-one examples in hand in the Pacific Northwest — inspected, cleaned, and photographed by us so what you see is what arrives.
New & curated goods: Authentic everyday carry and field tools from makers we vouch for (WESN and Klean Kanteen), backed by manufacturer warranty.
Free US ground shipping on orders over $200 (applied automatically at checkout). New items are eligible for 14-day returns unused in original packaging. One-of-one vintage and pre-owned pieces are final sale. See Returns & Exchanges for full details.
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