Does anyone recognize this?

[Jerry B.]

I found this in a needle cup mixed with used needles. Does anyone recognize its purpose? Thanks, Jerry

[Valecnik]

Jerry,

I do recognize it. It's a nickel, probably from the mid 1980's. In today's market it's worth about five cents.

[estott]

The metal device looks like the cap clip from a fountain pen- Wahl pens used roller clips in the 20'sa, maybe other makes.

[penman]

Ah! finally something I'm an expert on Yes estott is right this is an unfortunately broken Wahl rollerball clip used on Wahl Eversharp fountain pens (and pencils) from 1918-1932. Because there's no name on it, it may be a knock-off repair part or from one of their low-end pens. Value in this condition $0.00 (sorry). If not broken about $5-10.

George

[estott]

Cool! I'm a sort-of fountain pen guy, lots of interesting but valueless stuff like Ingersols

[Jerry B.]

Thanks, I will rest easy knowing it is part of a broken fountain pen. Bruce, life would be boring without friends like you. May your needles never dull and your fountain pens never run. Jerry