Sold 9 February 2026 · Opus Antiques

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Description

This is a Tunbridge Ware combination pin poppet and tape measure of cylinderical form. The domed top with inlaid circle,unscrews to reveal the original blue silk pin cushion, below which is tape commencing at '1N', for the measurement Nails.

The piece measures 6cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Wooden Tape Measure to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1119244

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a Tunbridge Ware combination pin poppet and tape measure of cylinderical form.

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The domed top with inlaid circle,unscrews to reveal the original blue silk pin cushion, below which is tape commencing at '1N', for the measurement Nails.

Opus Antiques

The piece measures 6cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Wooden Tape Measure to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1119244

About the Dealer

Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Opus Antiques

Telephone 07941 285 532

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North Devon
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques

Verified Since Oct 2014

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectSewing Accessories
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialBoxwood, Steel, Silk
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsHand-turned wood, Punctured pinhead cushion, Extensible fabric tape

FAQs

During the Georgian era, small turned wood items known as treen became highly popular among women for needlework and sewing tasks, combining practical utility with fine craftsmanship.

These items were typically handcrafted from various hardwoods such as boxwood, fruitwood, or lignum vitae, often incorporating silk ribbons for measuring and pinheads for decoration.

Authenticity is usually determined by the specific hand-turned wood characteristics, the type of fabric tape used with handwritten or early printed markings, and genuine age-related patination.

These miniature collectibles look striking when displayed in glass cloches, arranged on decorative trays, or placed on bookshelf styling vignettes alongside historic books.

Keep wooden treen items away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, treating them occasionally with microcrystalline wax to protect the historic surface finish.