Vintage Check Appraisal

Voided Check from The Miners and Mechanics Savings and Trust Company, September 22, 1932

This item is an antique or vintage bank check, specifically a voided check, issued by 'The Miners and Mechanics Savings and Trust Company' located in Steubenville, Ohio. The check is made of thin, light brown or cream-colored paper, typical of banking documents from the early 20th century. Its dimensions appear to be standard for a check of that era, generally rectangular, though precise measurements are not available from the image. The most prominent feature is the series of perforations or punched holes across the center of the check, which is a common method for voiding a document to prevent fraudulent use or to mark it as processed and no longer valid. The printed details on the check include the bank's name and location, with a stylized 'M' logo showing miners and a wheel, likely representing mechanics, indicating the institution's historical ties to industrial workers. The date 'Sept 22 1932' is clearly written, establishing its age. Other printed elements include 'Pay to the order of,' a line for the payee, and 'Dollars' for the amount in numerals and text. There's also a printed check number ('No.') and a bank transit number '56-142'. Handwritten elements include a payee, possibly 'Cash' or a similar term, and a signature 'Mrs. Hervey Kinegfield' at the bottom right. The check exhibits significant wear consistent with its age, including creases, folds, and possibly some discoloration or foxing across the paper surface. The edges appear somewhat softened or slightly frayed. Overall, it is in 'used' or 'good' condition for a paper artifact of its age, considering the inherent fragility of old paper. The presence of the perforations confirms its voided status. This item serves as a historical artifact, offering insight into banking practices, local institutions, and handwriting styles of the 1930s.