Vintage Paymaster Check Writer System – mechanical check protector / imprinter.

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