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    Posted 7 years ago

    crazydanmu…
    (233 items)

    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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    1. Celiene Celiene, 7 years ago
      It's for checks. NICE find.

      http://www.njauction.com/cgi-bin/new/item.pl?item=30341081&mode=g
    2. Celiene Celiene, 7 years ago
      Here is everything you need to know about Check signature protection stampers!

      http://www.officemuseum.com/check_protectors.htm
    3. Celiene Celiene, 7 years ago
      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."
    4. Celiene Celiene, 7 years ago
      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
    5. Celiene Celiene, 7 years ago
      Here's one like yours.

      http://www.officemuseum.com/check_protector_gallery_simple.htm
    6. Celiene Celiene, 7 years ago
      Sorry - wrong link. Here it is on ebay:

      http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-CHECK-PROTECTOR-1900s-f2-/400765673791?hash=item5d4f7ee13f:g:-BMAAOSwnDZUAdSC

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