Eagle Arrow Pen-Holder

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Hi Folks!

 

I've only seen these in black. Wonder if there are other examples of this type?

 

This is an Eagle Arrow Pen-Holder made by the Eagle Pencil Company c. 1887-1888. This 4 5/16 dip pen holder features a patented mechanism that allows the nib unit to be kept safely in the barrel when not in use and extended at the push of a button when needed, making the pen holder convenient for pockets and purses. The patent was awarded to F. J. W. Fischer for Eagle Pencil Company on February 1, 1887 and advertisements for the pen holder appeared the same year. It operates by pushing the spring loaded button at the end of the barrel which is connected to a long wire attached to the barrel cover at the other end. The weighted cover drops just out of the barrel and allows the nib holder unit to slide out and secures it for writing. It was advertised as a way to keep the nib (or pen as it was called then) to be kept safely away from dust and dirt when closed. The nib holder is stamped EAGLE PENCIL CO. over NEW YORK over ARROW over PAT’D FEB 1ST 1887. The finish was originally black lacquer.

 

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Thanks!