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Delightful Georgian Silver Drum-shaped Tape Measure, Circa 1820
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Delightful Georgian Silver Drum-shaped Tape Measure, Circa 1820

18th century
Description

This exquisite and rather unusual Georgian silver tape measure dates circa 1820. The cylindrical body decorated with a fine honeycomb pattern. The winding mechanism functioning, the tape a lttle frayed at palces making the winding and unwinding a little tricke, One needs to be patient and gentle. The turquoise silk tape unwinds to a length of 10 inches by being holding onto the side of the tape measure and pulling gently on the tape extremity. It can be wound back by turning the top cover clockwise. it is a wonderful example in excellent condition.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as is practically always the case with small vertu items, but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 1.8cm / 0.7 inches.

Diameter: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Good.

No damage or loss.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1.8cm (0.71")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Tape Measure to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226604
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JUIL74
Description
This exquisite and rather unusual Georgian silver tape measure dates circa 1820. The cylindrical body decorated with a fine honeycomb pattern.
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The winding mechanism functioning, the tape a lttle frayed at palces making the winding and unwinding a little tricke, One needs to be patient and gentle.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The turquoise silk tape unwinds to a length of 10 inches by being holding onto the side of the tape measure and pulling gently on the tape extremity. It can be wound back by turning the top cover clockwise. it is a wonderful example in excellent condition.

fig 1. A drum-shaped Georgian silver tape measure with an engine-turned honeycomb texture and attached suspension chain.
fig 1. Delightful Georgian Silver Drum-shaped Tape Measure, Circa 1820

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as is practically always the case with small vertu items, but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 1.8cm / 0.7 inches.

Diameter: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Good.

No damage or loss.

Postage:

fig 2. A drum-shaped Georgian silver tape measure with an engine-turned honeycomb texture and attached suspension chain.
fig 2. Delightful Georgian Silver Drum-shaped Tape Measure, Circa 1820

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
1.8cm (0.71")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Tape Measure to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226604
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL74
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I A drum-shaped Georgian silver tape measure with an engine-turned honeycomb texture and attached suspension chain.

DELIGHTFUL GEORGIAN SILVER DRUM-SHAPED TAPE MEASURE, CIRCA 1820

Archive II A drum-shaped Georgian silver tape measure with an engine-turned honeycomb texture and attached suspension chain. View II
Archive III A drum-shaped Georgian silver tape measure with an engine-turned honeycomb texture and attached suspension chain. View III
Archive IV A drum-shaped Georgian silver tape measure with an engine-turned honeycomb texture and attached suspension chain. View IV
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A drum-shaped Georgian silver tape measure with an engine-turned honeycomb texture and attached suspension chain.
DELIGHTFUL GEORGIAN SILVER DRUM-SHAPED TAPE MEASURE, CIRCA 1820
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A drum-shaped Georgian silver tape measure with an engine-turned honeycomb texture and attached suspension chain.
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FAQs

During the Georgian period, silver tape measures were produced as decorative sewing novelties, often designed to be worn on a chatelaine or stored in a sewing compendium.

These items were typically made from sterling silver featuring hand-engraved or engine-turned detailing, housing an internal spindle mechanism that wound a silk or fabric measuring ribbon.

Authentic Georgian examples usually bear period silver hallmarks, feature precise hand-worked decoration such as engine turning, and exhibit natural surface wear consistent with age.

Small silver objects can be displayed within glass cloches, arranged inside a collectors glazed cabinet, or presented on a tray in a study or dressing room.

Gently wipe the silver casing with a soft cotton cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners or immersion in water to protect internal mechanisms and fabric tapes from chemical damage.
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