NIPPO - Working tool Industrial design - Check Writer
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NIPPO L-Type Check Writer, a metal industrial-design office machine from Japan, produced in the Showa era (1960–1970), weighs 2.5 kg, measures 12 cm wide by 18 cm high by 15 cm deep, and is in good condition with small signs of aging and blemishes, finished in distinctive mint-green.
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This vintage NIPPO L-Type Check Writer is a manually operated Japanese office machine used for writing and embossing check amounts to prevent alteration. Made from durable metal in a distinctive mint-green color, it features a sturdy lever, digit-setting keys, and a numerical display window.
Produced in Japan during the Showa era (Shōwa jidai), this mechanical device showcases the solid engineering and design aesthetic of mid-20th-century office tools. A collectible and fully functional piece ideal for vintage office displays, collectors of industrial design, or those with an interest in Japanese craftsmanship.
Condition details:
Signs of wear, oxidation, and minor scratches from age
All keys and levers move smoothly
Mechanically functional
Contents of the lot:
1 x NIPPO L-Type Check Writer
Method of Shipment
FedEx or Japan Post
NOTICE
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post.
Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks.
Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond. If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee.
I appreciate your cooperation.
This vintage NIPPO L-Type Check Writer is a manually operated Japanese office machine used for writing and embossing check amounts to prevent alteration. Made from durable metal in a distinctive mint-green color, it features a sturdy lever, digit-setting keys, and a numerical display window.
Produced in Japan during the Showa era (Shōwa jidai), this mechanical device showcases the solid engineering and design aesthetic of mid-20th-century office tools. A collectible and fully functional piece ideal for vintage office displays, collectors of industrial design, or those with an interest in Japanese craftsmanship.
Condition details:
Signs of wear, oxidation, and minor scratches from age
All keys and levers move smoothly
Mechanically functional
Contents of the lot:
1 x NIPPO L-Type Check Writer
Method of Shipment
FedEx or Japan Post
NOTICE
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post.
Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks.
Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond. If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer-Brand
NIPPO
Weight
2.5 kg
Style subtype
Industrial design
Metal type
Steel
No. of items
1
Style
Industrial
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Metal
Designer/Artist/Maker
NIPPO
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
Title additional information
Check Writer
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