4443155. A CHEQUE PRINTER, “The Protectograph”, USA, 1920s.
Black painted cast iron with brass details, label with text “Nattensgr... “, measuring scale up to 16.
Dimensions approx. 42 x13 cm.
This is an early mechanical cheque printer of the Protectograph brand, used to imprint amounts on cheques to prevent counterfeiting.
Normal wear and tear, patina.