Antique Handheld Ornate and Obsolete Check Protector

I struggled to figure out just exactly what this item was. Someone else helped me find it on a website called Early Office Museum. It is under small check protectors. I believe they would roll this over a signature so no one could alter it. To be honest I am not exactly sure how this protected anything. It is handheld has a loop at the end to but on a necklace or maybe keychain? To operate it you put the check into the center of the device (tongs) and squeeze it together while rolling it over the area. It produces a textured area. At first I thought it could be something used to cancel a ticket like to a show or movie as being used.

It is quite pretty it has a stamped ornate border and a spot in the center to maybe engrave a name or initials. It is very well made. Wasn't everything back then though! I imagine a young lady that possibly worked at a bank having this on a ribbon around her neck or quite possibly on her chatelaine. I have looked at it under a loupe and with bright light and cannot find a makers mark.

It measures roughly 2.5 inches in length, 1/3 of an inch across and at the widest point 3/4 of an inch deep.

If you would like me to put this item in a gift box, For an additional $1.00 (my cost) the option is under gift wrapping.

This item comes with free USPS Ground Advantage shipping, fully insured.

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