A Rare Chester Silver Edwardian Tape Measure

A rare pocket sized silver cased tape measure of excellent quality, dating from the beginning of the Edwardian era. The casing is elegant and features engine turned engraving. The tape pivots on a central pin and of is fabric. The tape itself is 1 meter/ 40 inches in length and is printed with both imperial and metric measurements. Assayed at the sought after Chester Office, it features the original monogram - ME or EM. A superb and very desirable item, still usable today. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK.

£18.00 Europe.

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes or splits. The mechanism works well and the tape is complete and in excellent condition.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Chester 1901.

Maker :- Saunders & Shepherd.

Diameter :- 3.3 cms.

Height :- 1.2 cms.

Payment by BANK TRANSFER (preferred),DEBIT/CREDIT CARD, PAYPAL, STRIPE or UK cheque please. Great care is taken with packing and only 'signed for' postal options are used, where available. In the UK, Royal Mail Special Delivery is used, which is both fully insured against loss or damage and guaranteed next day (excluding weekends). If an item goes missing, or is damaged in the post, all available assistance will be offered to make a claim against the provider. Loss or damage in transit, is NOT the responsibility of the seller.

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