A Rare Edwardian Pocket Silver Tape Measure

A rare pocket sized silver cased tape measure of excellent quality, dating from the Edwardian era. The casing is elegant and stylish, with no engraved initials or monograms. The tape is made of steel, with a sprung mechanism and both metric and imperial measurments. The tape is 1 meter/ 40 inches in length, when fully extended and was possibly a draughtsman's piece. A superb and very desirable item, still usable today. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK.

£18.00 Europe.

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff).

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no holes or splits. The mechanism works well and the tape is complete and in excellent condition. There is a tiny bruise to the side, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1908.

Maker :- E S Barnsley & Co.

Diameter :- 3.4 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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