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Collection of Vintage Leather Measuring Tapes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Collection of four vintage leather measuring tapes. Two have metal tape and two have cloth
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Measuring Tapes

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Metal

English 19th Century Oak Drop Leaves Draper's Table with Brass Measuring Tape
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak draper's table from the 19th century, with brass measuring tape and drop leaves
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19th Century English Antique Measuring Tapes

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Brass

19th Century Italian Drapers Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
with a bank of drawers with original handles and its original inset brass measuring tape.
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19th Century Antique Measuring Tapes

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Italian Drapers Table
19th Century Italian Drapers Table
H 32.68 in W 125.99 in D 32.29 in
Vintage Woman Figurine Lady Sewing Tailor Tape Measure
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming small figurine of a lady that functions as a tape measure. This vintage piece was
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Measuring Tapes

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Plastic

Early 20th Century Cannetille Filigree 14 Karat Gold Cufflinks
Located in Rotterdam, NL
dumbbell backs. They can be worn both by men and women. They are in beautiful condition. The measuring
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Measuring Tapes

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14k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Honey Citrine Stones Bangle Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
measuring tape in the pictures shows the size of the bracelet in inches. We will wrap the bracelet
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Measuring Tapes

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9K Gold Horseshoe Pendant with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. See the photos for the exact dimensions of the pendant placed next to a measuring tape.
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Carnelian with Chased Split Ring Fob Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
a measuring tape are in inches. This Victorian gold and carnelian fob is a perfect representation
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Carnelian, 15k Gold

Bradley & Hubbard Bookends-Ancient Greek Temple Columns & Arch
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
measuring tapes and match safes during the war years. The discovery of oil in Pennsylvania in 1859 also
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman Antique Measuring Tapes

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Iron

Vintage African Warthog Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Cabin Safari Wall Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Measurements (Overall): 17" H x 14" W x 23" D. Tusk approx. 6-7" Long measured with tape measure from the base
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Measuring Tapes

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Horn

Vintage Buffalo Horns on Oak Wood Wall Plaque Taxidermy Cabin Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Measurements (Overall): 11.5" H x 17" W x 8" D. Each antler approx. 8" Long measured with tape measure from the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Horn

Vintage Taxidermy Deer Shoulder Mount Wall Decor w/ Metal Leaves (R&L) - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
measured with tape measure from the base to the furthest point.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Measuring Tapes

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Horn

Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
containing reels, needles, thimbles, an acorn form turned fruitwood tape measure etc. The front doors open to
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1810s British Regency Antique Measuring Tapes

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Wood

1837 Mitchell's "Tourist's Pocket Map of the State of Virginia" by J.H. Young
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
repaired on both recto and verso with archival tape. Map measures 12 3/8" H x 15"W. Map has been
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1830s American Antique Measuring Tapes

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Paper

Inlaid Octagonal hardwood Box with Fitted Interior and Key, English Early 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
special. The box comes complete with two sets of scissors, tape measure, thimble, sets of needles and
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Hardwood

Antique Grand Louis XIV Demilune Marble Top Buffet, Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
4cm variegated marble top finished with a boldly beveled edging. The casework, although on tape
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Measuring Tapes

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Marble

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
in vivid full relief. Although the tape measure records just under two feet in maximum depth, that
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Measuring Tapes

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Oak

13th/14thc Sukhothai or Northern Sukhothai Walking Buddha Head, Museum Quality
Located in Ukiah, CA
didn't look quite right. One day I took out a tape measure and started measuring the distance of the
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Measuring Tapes

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Bronze

Vanity Fair Caricature, Rev. Edgar Sheppard "A Great Marrier" by Spy
By Sir Leslie Ward
Located in Alamo, CA
sheet and text page are attached to the backing with archival tape. The mat measures: 18.88" x 13" and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Lithograph

William Booth, Founder of "The Salvation Army": A 19th C. Vanity Fair Caricature
By Sir Leslie Ward
Located in Alamo, CA
are attached to the backing with archival tape. The mat measures: 18.88" high by 13" wide and the
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Lithograph

Vintage Leather and Brass Tape Measure
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage leather and brass tape measure. Measures: 66 ft.
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Measuring Tapes

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Leather

Victorian Novelty Silver Policeman's Bullseye Lantern Tape Measure H W Dee, 1874
By Henry William Dee
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very fine quality Victorian novelty cast silver tape measure made in the form of a Policeman's
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Silver

Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui
Located in London, GB
sewing machine was invented. Wealthy women of the 19th century had tools, scissors, bobbins, tape
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Measuring Tapes

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Gilt Metal

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Located in San Marcos, CA
knife and a fabulous little tape measure; a combination tweezers and ear wax spoon, sterling silver
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Sterling Silver

Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone and Gold Lady's Necessaire
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
tape measure holder. A mother-of-pearl handled penknife with steel blade and a gold mount. A
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Measuring Tapes

Colonial Chesterman's Leather Case Measuring Tape London in Original Box
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare and complete, imported British Colonial 50' Victorian era measuring tape in leather case with
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1890s English Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Brass

A very rare George III Tape Measure
Located in London, GB
The Tape Measure is housed within a beautiful cylindrical silver container engraved with stylised
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19th Century English Antique Measuring Tapes

Collection of Whimsical Antique Wood Tape Measures
Located in Atlanta, GA
It is difficult to imagine in our world of plentiful gadgets that at one time, a tape measure was a
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Measuring Tapes

Antique Grand Tour Georgian Papier Mache Horn Snuff Boxes Lady's Etui Case
Located in Dublin, Ireland
measuring tape. Measures: Height: (etui) 4.25” (10.5cm). Width: (at base) 2.5” (6.5cm). Depth: 2” (5cm
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19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Measuring Tapes

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Sterling Silver

Oak Mule Chest, Wales, circa 1730
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Mule Chest Wales circa 1730 In original condition with ring and tape hinges. Measures
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18th Century Welsh Antique Measuring Tapes

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Oak

Oak Mule Chest, Wales, circa 1730
Oak Mule Chest, Wales, circa 1730
H 37 in W 42.25 in D 21.75 in
Antique Victorian Pearl Horseshoe 9 Carat Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
" Weight - 8.9g MEASURING YOUR WRIST Use a tape measure. Wrap the tape measure around the wrist on which
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18th Century English Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Pearl, Rose Gold

Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
tray which contains five mother of pearl thread spools, a mother of pearl tape measure, thimble
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Early 19th Century British Antique Measuring Tapes

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Brass

Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box
Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box
H 5.32 in W 8.86 in D 7.29 in
Pair of 19th Century Yellow Chinese Vases Made into Lamps
Located in West Hollywood, CA
in pink ribbon and antique metallic gold colored tape. Measures: Height 36", shade diameter 20
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19th Century European Chinese Export Antique Measuring Tapes

Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marked Asprey, a gold thimble, a gilt metal tape measure, steel scissors, and other accessories
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1860s English Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Wood

Antique, Tennis Court Tape Measure
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare lawn tennis court tape measure. This useful tool is made of brass with a 78' canvas tape. The
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19th Century British Antique Measuring Tapes

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Brass

Rare French Celluloid Flapper Tape Measure
Located in New York, NY
Rare art deco celluloid tape measure in the shape of an independant flapper. Pull on her
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Measuring Tapes

Merchant & Mills Oilskin Sewing Kit
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An oilskin pouch that holds 25 needles, one ounce box of dressmaking pins, measuring tape
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Measuring Tapes

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Metal

Small-Scale French Oak Draper's Table with Single Drawer, Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
for laying out and cutting fabrics. Its single drawer held the scissors and measuring tapes, and its
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Early 1900s French Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Brown Leather Case Treble England Retractable Tape Measure
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather case 50 feet retractable tape measure from the 19th century marked Treble
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19th Century English Antique Measuring Tapes

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Brass

Dolphin Andirons, Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1886-1900
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
production of flags, hoop skirts, spring measuring tapes and match safes during the war years.
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Measuring Tapes

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Iron

Four Movable Articulated Silver Fish Vintage Charm Pendants
Located in Rotterdam, NL
their bails. Some hallmarks are illegible. The measure tape in the pictures measures in centimeters. If
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Early 20th Century Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Silver

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.8. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
fruits. All are situated on a Kermes red base. This scene breathes abundance, while the measuring tape is
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Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Paper

19th Century European Gesso, Wood & Gilded Picture Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
easily restored or gilded over The final two images show the interior dimensions with tape measures
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Late 19th Century German Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Giltwood

Victorian Taxidermy Buzzard and Sparrowhawk by Rowland Ward '1848-1912'
By Rowland Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
taped frame. Measures: H. 85 x W. 95 x D. 49 cm.
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Other

Early 20th Century Citrine 14 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
7 inches, diameter ∅ 65 mm and has a nice heavy weight of 31.52 grams. The tape measure in the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Measuring Tapes

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold

Vanity Fair Caricature, Benjamin Harrison "Revised Version of the Bible" by Spy
By Sir Leslie Ward
Located in Alamo, CA
included. The sheet and text page are attached to the backing with archival tape. The mat measures: 19" x
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Lithograph

Vanity Fair Caricature, The Reverend Arthur Tooth "The Christian Martyr" by Spy
By Sir Leslie Ward
Located in Alamo, CA
archival tape. The mat measures: 19" x 13" and the sheet measures: 14.25" x 10.25". From 1868 until
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Lithograph

Vanity Fair Caricature, Frederick Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury "Just" by Spy
By Sir Leslie Ward
Located in Alamo, CA
archival tape. The mat measures: 19" x 13" and the sheet measures: 15.13" x 10.13". From 1868 until
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Lithograph

Vanity Fair Caricature, Sir Joseph Hawley, "The Purist of the Turf", Racehorses
Located in Alamo, CA
the backing with archival tape. The mat measures: 19" x 13" and the sheet measures: 14.25" x 9". From
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

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Lithograph

1893 Antique Map Showing the Location of the Natural Oyster Grounds of Maryland
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
edge tears along the left and top border that have been closed on verso with archival tape. Sheet
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1890s American Antique Measuring Tapes

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Paper

Two Antique Measuring Tapes
Located in New York, NY
leather and brass antique measuring tape
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Early 20th Century English Antique Measuring Tapes

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Brass

American Advertising Tape Measure
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This American advertising tape measure would have been a giveaway for the clients of The Western
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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Brass

Hall's Bazar Skirt Form
Located in Hudson, NY
Manufactured in New York and London, Hall's Bazar Form. Adjustable measuring tape on waist and hip
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19th Century Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Metal

Hall's Bazar Skirt Form
Hall's Bazar Skirt Form
H 48 in Dm 18 in
Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
scissors, pocket knife, thimble, sewing pick, measuring tape, needle, needle pad and ivory note paper.
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19th Century English Antique Measuring Tapes

Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui
Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui
H 4 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
Mahogany Needlework Box and Original Contents
Located in Millwood, VA
oxbone measuring tape, oxbone darners, oxbone comb, oxbone needle holders, oxbone thimble, small oxbone
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19th Century British Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Combination Silver Filigree Thimble, Scent Bottle Holder, Tape Measure
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare George III silver filigree combined Scent Bottle Holder, Thimble and Tape Measure complete
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Early 19th Century English Antique Measuring Tapes

Large Painted Victorian Shop Counter with Mahogany Top, 19th Century
Located in York, GB
with original brass measuring tape which is stamped 'Clements Newling and Co, 96 Wood St London. E.C
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19th Century European Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

English Regency Sewing or Valuables Box Early 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
thread, and a bone capped measuring tape. Several other items are included such as two additional needle
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19th Century English Regency Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Dome Top Burl Wood Box with Ornate Brass Hardware and Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
, and a folding measure or measuring tape. Some boxes even housed tools to make lace or square cords
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Skirt Form
Located in New York, NY
Great Victorian Skirt Form with remains of original tape measure. Makes a great sculpture!
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19th Century American Antique Measuring Tapes

Materials

Metal

Victorian Skirt Form
Victorian Skirt Form
H 48.5 in Dm 24 in
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Antique Measuring Tapes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique measuring tapes available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wool and wood, all antique measuring tapes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique measuring tapes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique measuring tapes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique measuring tapes are appealing in their simplicity, but Bradley & Hubbard produced popular antique measuring tapes that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Measuring Tapes?

Antique measuring tapes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $9,995, while the lowest priced sells for $110 and the highest can go for as much as $199,995.