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A Georgian Mother of Pearl Tape Measure
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A Georgian Mother of Pearl Tape Measure

18th century
Sold 24 March 2018 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Georgian Mother of Pearl Tape Measure” found a buyer.

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Description

A gorgeous Georgian tape measure. This charming item of sewing ware has a carved mother -of-pearl spool, with gilded metal bar supports. The original blue silk tape is present and to the top is a carved mother-of-pearl winder to retract the tape. A charming piece of early sewing ware. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing contribution £8.00 UK

£12.00 Worldwide

Condition :- Very good with no crack, breaks or losses to the mother-of-pearl. There is one supporting bar that appears to be absent, bu this is possible intentional to allow the tape end to be pinned in place. The first half inch of the tape is missing.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1820.

Height :- 2.5 cms.

Diameter :- 2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA502882
Dealers Internal Reference
11368
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Description
A gorgeous Georgian tape measure.
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This charming item of sewing ware has a carved mother -of-pearl spool, with gilded metal bar supports.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The original blue silk tape is present and to the top is a carved mother-of-pearl winder to retract the tape. A charming piece of early sewing ware. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A Georgian mother of pearl tape measure
fig 1. A Georgian Mother of Pearl Tape Measure

Postage and Packing contribution £8.00 UK

£12.00 Worldwide

Condition :- Very good with no crack, breaks or losses to the mother-of-pearl. There is one supporting bar that appears to be absent, bu this is possible intentional to allow the tape end to be pinned in place. The first half inch of the tape is missing.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1820.

Height :- 2.5 cms.

Diameter :- 2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA502882
Dealers Internal Ref
11368
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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A Georgian mother of pearl tape measure
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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)
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