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Obverse Design
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First line says "TOOL". Second line says "CHECK". Last line is the number "659".
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Reverse Design
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Blank.
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Metal
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Brass
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Size and Shape
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Diamond (or square oriented diagonally) 38 mm high by 38mm wide
(30mm from flat side to flat side). Round hole at the top.
Corners are clipped.
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Dates Issued
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Unknown. Attributed to pre-1920's by seller.
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Issurer
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Attributed by seller to the Panama Canal Company or the Isthmian Canal Commission's
repair shops at Empire or Gorgona.
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Numbers Issued
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Pieces in collector hands include #659.
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Rarity
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Very Rare.
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Manufacturer
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Unknown.
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Source
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Plumer Collection.
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Varieties
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None known.
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Function
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Tool checks were used to control access to tools. The worker would turn in the
tool check in exchange for a tool. If the tool was not returned, management
would know which employee had checked it out based on the number.
I would appreciate
e-mail from anyone who can add anything to the history of this piece.
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Population Count
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Known specimens are as follows:
- Check #659 - Warren Lloyd Plumer Collection (simulated above).
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