A Superb Victorian Silver Cased Tape Measure

Name: A Superb Victorian Silver Cased Tape Measure
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1162463
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Andrew Cox Antiques

Description

A rare pocket sized silver cased tape measure of excellent quality, dating from the late Victorian era. The casing is elegantly simplistic, free from engraving and very tactile. The tape pivots on a central pin and of is sprung steel. It works via a ratchet system and once pulled will remain extended until the release button on the top is slid to one side. On sliding the release button the sprung loaded tape retracts back into the body. The tape itself is 1 meter/ 40 inches in length and is printed with both imperial and metric measurements. A superb and very desirable item, still usable today. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK.

£18.00 Europe.

£24.00 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 :- Sheffield 1899.

Maker :- James Chesterman & Co.

Diameter :- 3 cms.

Height :- 1.2 cms.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1.2cm (0.47")

Width

3cm (1.18")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1162463

Dealers Internal Reference

ACA1886

Dealers Notes

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Description

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It works via a ratchet system and once pulled will remain extended until the release button on the top is slid to one side.

Andrew Cox Antiques

On sliding the release button the sprung loaded tape retracts back into the body. The tape itself is 1 meter/ 40 inches in length and is printed with both imperial and metric measurements. A superb and very desirable item, still usable today. Dimensions below.