Antique Metal and Bakelite Check Writer c.1930 Paintings the embodiment of ignorance

the embodiment of ignorance

The lid slides open on the globe's axis to reveal a metal interior designed to hold cigarettes

Inner lock is missing

The top consists of wide planks of wood which indicates the age of the piece

The frame is a black coated metal and the barrels are covered with black enamel

Antique Metal and Bakelite Check Writer c.1930 Paintings the embodiment of ignoranceABOUT An antique metal F & E Check Writer with one pull lever arm, Bakelite handle and knobs, original blue and chrome base. CREATOR Hedman Mfg. Co., Chicago, IL. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1930s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Chrome, Bakelite. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 8 in. W 8 in. D 13 in. HISTORY Unknown.