Posted 9 years ago
crazydanmu…
(258 items)
small about 4 inches ...cast iron heavy ...has small teeth on both ends what is this use for thanks a bunch
small stamper | ||
| Office Antiques578 of 1942 |  |  |
small stamper | ||
| Office Antiques578 of 1942 | | |
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Posted 9 years ago
crazydanmu…
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small about 4 inches ...cast iron heavy ...has small teeth on both ends what is this use for thanks a bunch
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It's for checks. NICE find.
http://www.njauction.com/cgi-bin/new/item.pl?item=30341081&mode=g
Here is everything you need to know about Check signature protection stampers!
http://www.officemuseum.com/check_protectors.htm
Wow - From the ^^ website:
"We have seen checks dated 1874-83 and 1917 with quilted patterns. The 1874 check above left has the quilted pattern over the dollar figure, which was typical. The 1883 check above right has the quilted pattern over the signature, which was less common."
Your looks like it may be a:
Pearl Check Protector (a.k.a. Lever Check Protector, T Lever Check Protector, Crown Check Protector, National Check Protector)
Advertised 1892-1924
Peiffer Brothers, Philadelphia, PA (c. 1899)
J. B. Benson, Pittsburg, PA, and Rochester, NY (National)
Photos here:
http://www.officemuseum.com/check_protector_gallery_simple.htm
Here's one like yours.
http://www.officemuseum.com/check_protector_gallery_simple.htm
Sorry - wrong link. Here it is on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-CHECK-PROTECTOR-1900s-f2-/400765673791?hash=item5d4f7ee13f:g:-BMAAOSwnDZUAdSC