Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
It unwinds to a length of 20 inches / 51 cm 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.

Hallmarks:
Unmarked as was practically always the case with small Georgian items, but tested as silver.
Dimensions:
Height up to top of finial: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.
Diameter: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.
Condition:
Very good.

No damage or loss.
Postage UK: £7 Royal Mail Special delivery.
Postage overseas: £15 International signed for.
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Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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