Help Old Fountain Pen stuff

[PreacherJon]

I had a friend give me all of this. Their dad was a preacher and also worked in a bank.
I know nothing about fountain pens. The picture of one with the chain is a dipping pen and there is a reservoir that goes with it.
I'm wondering if that came from a bank? The other pen says, "EVER SHARP" on the clip.
Thanks for any help.

 

[duncsuss]

Most likely the reservoir & dip-pen on a chain is from the bank, they felt it necessary to keep the pens from walking away. All the nibs are for dip pens - I know of a few people who still use them, and if the brand is right I know there'd be interest in them.

The Eversharp fountain pen is a lever filler, more likely than not the latex sac has deteriorated to the point where it won't hold liquid (it will have crumbled or turned into a sticky mess inside the pen barrel) but usually they can be restored. The nib doesn't look to be damaged in any way, it probably needs a little tuning & smoothing but should be a nice writer.

 

[Bryguy]

I got into the pen hobby restoring antique fountain pens. I recommend you give it a try with that Eversharp. you'll find most of what you need to know here http://www.richardspens.com/. For supplies try https://www.indy-pen-dance.com/.

 

[PreacherJon]

I got into the pen hobby restoring antique fountain pens. I recommend you give it a try with that Eversharp. you'll find most of what you need to know here http://www.richardspens.com/. For supplies try https://www.indy-pen-dance.com/.

I've got so much on my plate now. I think I would rather consider paying someone to restore the pen. And then... I probable wouldn't use it. I'd just display it.