Todd Protectograph Co. Protectograph Check Writer antique office equipment, marked with patent number 926164 and the Rochester, N.Y. manufacturer label. This factory-molded metal check writer/embosser has the hand-crank mechanism collectors look for, and the photos show an approximately 16-inch body.

• Label reads “THE PROTECTOGRAPH CHECK WRITER” and “MANUFACTURED BY TODD PROTECTOGRAPH CO., ROCHESTER, N.Y.”
• Patent notice on the label shows 926164.
• Factory-molded metal construction with black finish.
• Hand-crank mechanism and check-writing scale are visible in the photos.
• Approximate length is about 16 inches, per the ruler shown.
• Condition shows clear age and use: scuffs, scratches, dust, and finish wear.

Made for writing and embossing checks, this is the kind of early office machine that displays well on a desk, shelf, or in an antique office collection. It is offered as shown in the photos, with no box or paperwork pictured.