Antique Tape Measure

Wealthy women of the 19th century had tools, scissors, bobbins, tape measures, thimbles, and other accessories that were made of gold or silver and stored in fancy cases.

The top displays a handle to wind the linen tape measure back into the container when not in use.

All of the tape measures are delicate and should be handled with care.

The bulb socket opening is approximately 2" (see photo of tape measure).

The interior is lined in green silk with a removable sewing tray which contains five mother of pearl thread spools, a mother of pearl tape measure, thimble, needlebook and looped rib...

This pair of Chinese export yellow vases now mounted as lamps on custom giltwood bases with custom handmade smocked cream colored silk shades trimmed in pink ribbon and antique metal...

ERA Victorian, 1837-1901 MEASUREMENTS Internal - 6cm / 2.3" x 4.6cm / 1.8" (The bracelet is oval) Internal Circumference - 16.5cm / 6.5" Weight - 8.9g MEASURING YOUR WRIST Use a t...

Rare and complete, imported British Colonial 50' Victorian era measuring tape in leather case with brass mechanism intact.

Etu closes firmly, one snuff box has an old repair, see last image with measuring tape. Measures: Height: (etui) 4.25” (10.5cm).

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1860 Coromandel wood gold gilt Etui sewing kit with Asprey pencil and shell cameos A very ornately engraved and extremely h...

Several fold separations have been stabilized on verso with archival tape. Light scattered foxing throughout. Two small areas of loss (Campbell County and Delaware) have been repaire...

Oak Mule Chest Wales circa 1730 In original condition with ring and tape hinges. Measures: 42.25” W x 21.75” D x 37” H.   

Of walnut construction with a bank of drawers with original handles and its original inset brass measuring tape.

A fantastic pair of early 20th century Italian maple armchairs with a beautiful backsplat carved to mimic interlocking loops, generous wide seats, tapered square legs, and new taupe ...

A fantastic set of four early 20th century Italian maple armchairs with a beautiful backsplat carved to mimic interlocking loops, generous wide seats, tapered square legs, and new ta...

Squared Rosette, fluted, tapered legs and covered in cotton muslin with narrow tape trim running all around. Measures: 55" wide x 15.5" deep x 16.5" high Fading, staining to muslin.

Covered in a light yellow damask silk fabric with narrow tape trim running all around. Measures: 70" wide x 26" deep x 36" high Wear to finish.

It is reinforced with acid free archival tape. Print measures 13 ½ H x 10 ¼ W. Framed Dimensions: 18 3/4"H x 14 7/8"W x 1"D.

Rare art deco celluloid tape measure in the shape of an independant flapper.

Rare lawn tennis court tape measure. This useful tool is made of brass with a 78' canvas tape.

An English leather case 50 feet retractable tape measure from the 19th century marked Treble England.

ABOUT Collection of four vintage leather measuring tapes. Two have metal tape and two have cloth tape.

19th century European Gesso, wood & gilded picture frame Paul Schurr, Berlin, Germany Handsome 19th century picture frame The frame is gesso & wood with ample remains of the...

The circumference is 7 inches, diameter ∅ 65 mm and has a nice heavy weight of 31.52 grams. The tape measure in the pictures shows the bracelet in inches.

The box comes complete with two sets of scissors, tape measure, thimble, sets of needles and various cottons etc.

I absolutely loved it and treasured it as one of the best in my collection, but something didn't look quite right. One day I took out a tape measure and started measuring the distanc...

About An oilskin pouch that holds 25 needles, one ounce box of dressmaking pins, measuring tape and wide bow scissors. Made in England.

Its single drawer held the scissors and measuring tapes, and its lower shelf kept rolls and folds of fabric at the ready.

Some hallmarks are illegible. The measure tape in the pictures measures in centimeters.

Bradley and Hubbard was no exception, adding the production of flags, hoop skirts, spring measuring tapes and match safes during the war years.

See the photos for the exact dimensions of the pendant placed next to a measuring tape.

The sheet and text page are attached to the backing with archival tape. The mat measures: 19" x 13" and the sheet measures: 14.25" x 10.25".

The sheet and text page are attached to the backing with archival tape. The mat measures: 19" x 13" and the sheet measures: 14.25" x 10.25".

The sheet and text page are attached to the backing with archival tape. The mat measures: 19" x 13" and the sheet measures: 15.13" x 10.13".

The sheet is attached to the backing with archival tape. The mat measures: 19" x 13" and the sheet measures: 14.25" x 9".

This scene breathes abundance, while the measuring tape is a witty reminder for us to self-restrain.

There are two nearly invisible, short edge tears along the left and top border that have been closed on verso with archival tape. Sheet measures: 37 1/8" H x 22 1/2" W. Map has be...

Bradley and Hubbard was no exception, adding the production of flags, hoop skirts, spring measuring tapes and match safes during the war years.

This American advertising tape measure would have been a giveaway for the clients of The Western Empire Insurance Co of Washington.

A rare George III silver filigree combined Scent Bottle Holder, Thimble and Tape Measure complete with original glass scent bottle and stopper and blue silk tape.

Great Victorian Skirt Form with remains of original tape measure. Makes a great sculpture!

leather and brass antique measuring tape

Antique tailor's measuring stick with hand painted cast iron base and paper tape measure.

The circumference of this lamp , in the middle , wrapping a tape measure around is 36 inches !

The lens with intaglio monogram, the hinged cover opening to reveal a tape measure, bobbins, needle case and pin holder, the hinged base opening to reveal the Vinaigrette with silver...

The Tunbridge sewing box interior features a removable yellow paper lined tray that contains six thread spools, thimble, tape measure, needle book, pincushion, and various storage co...

The interior of this eye catching papier mâché sewing box is lined with patterned green paper and velvet and features six mother-of-pearl thread spools, sewing hook, pricker, tape me...

The main tray has several compartments including six tunbridge ware thread spools, twelve thread winders, a pincushion, a tape measure, thimble and a removable tool pad with two pric...

It is oval so the diameter given below is just stretching a tape measure around it.

The interior is lined with red silk velvet and features a removable tray which houses various sewing tools including six mother of pearl thread reels, tape measure, two engraved thim...

The box also contains six turned Ivory spools, two further Ivory cotton reels by I & W Taylor, mother of pearl winder, thimbles, Ebony shuttle, tape measure, and various original sil...

The tray is lined with a decorative paper and holds a set of ten mother-of-pearl reel holders, a pair of matching emeries, a waxer and tape measure; this is further divided by a flus...

The middle drawer contains several compartments stocked with sewing supplies including thread spools, thimbles, pincushion, tape measure and a fitted tool pad with tweezers, scissors...