Vintage Paymaster Check Writer System – mechanical check protector / imprinter.
Product details
| Management number | 46152937 | Release Date | 2026/01/28 | List Price | $51.00 | Model Number | 46152937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
This is a heavy, all-metal mid-century office machine used to emboss dollar amounts onto checks to prevent check fraud. The drums, levers, and printing mechanism are fully mechanical and driven by the side handle.
Details:
• Brand: Paymaster
• Model: Series 7-550
• 7-column drum system
• Made in USA (Chicago) produced somewhere in the 1940s to 1950s
• Original manufacturer plate on back
• Mechanical hand-crank operation
• Embosses numbers into paper (no ink required)
Condition:
• Turns smoothly and the drum rotates
• Embossing is visible on paper (see photos)
• Some levers are stiff and may need cleaning or lubrication
• Cosmetic wear consistent with age (light scuffs, patina)
• No keys or original box included
This is sold as-is — perfect for:
• Office / industrial decor
• Vintage collectors
• Prop display
• Steampunk / retro styling
Dimensions (approx)
• Width: 14–15”
• Depth: 10–11”
• Height: 9–10”
• Weight: ~18–20 pounds
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique > Collectibles |
|---|---|
| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
Correction of product information
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form