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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
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Plastic
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
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Tape Measure
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Tape Measure
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Horn
H 29 in W 13 in D 15 in
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
Category
19th Century English Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 71.25 in D 29.5 in
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Wood
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Hardwood
H 3.5 in W 8.38 in D 8.38 in
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 Tape Measure
Materials
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
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Bronze
H 14.5 in W 11 in D 10 in
19th Century Italian Drapers Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
with a bank of drawers with original handles and its original inset brass measuring tape.
Category
19th Century Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Iron
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
Category
1830s American Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Paper
H 24.25 in W 25.75 in D 1.75 in
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Tape Measure
Materials
14k 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 Tape Measure
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Carnelian, 15k Gold
H 1.86 in W 0.75 in L 0.87 in
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 Tape Measure
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
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tape Measure
Materials
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 Tape Measure
Materials
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
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Silver
H 1.26 in Dm 0.75 in
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 Tape Measure
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Sterling 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 Tape Measure
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
Category
19th Century English Antique Tape Measure
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 Tape Measure
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Brass
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 Tape Measure
Antique Victorian Pearl Horseshoe 9 Carat Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
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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 Tape Measure
Materials
Pearl, Rose Gold
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Brass
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Wood
H 1.58 in W 7.01 in D 7.09 in
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
Category
18th Century Welsh Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
with linen tape and bronze nailhead trim.
Measures: Arm height 26 in. H.
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1920s Italian French Provincial Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Maple
Set of Four Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
upholstery with linen tape and bronze nailhead trim.
Measures: Arm height 26 in. H.
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1920s Italian Louis XV Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Leather, Maple
Louis XVI Style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Banquette/Bench, Early 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
with narrow tape trim running all around.
Measures: 55" wide x 15.5" deep x 16.5" high
Fading
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Muslin, Wood
H 16.5 in W 55 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th Century Regency Painted & Parcel-Gilt Sofa, 1920-30s
Located in Southampton, NY
narrow tape trim running all around.
Measures: 70" wide x 26" deep x 36" high
Wear to finish. Good
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Wood
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 Tape Measure
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Brass
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
Category
19th Century English Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Tape Measure
Materials
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
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Oak
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Other
H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 19.3 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Silver
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 Tape Measure
Materials
Iron
H 14.25 in W 10.25 in D 20.25 in
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 Tape Measure
Materials
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 Tape Measure
Materials
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
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tape Measure
Materials
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 Tape Measure
Materials
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
Category
1890s American Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Paper
H 46.5 in W 32.75 in D 1.5 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Tape Measure
Victorian Skirt Form
Located in New York, NY
Great Victorian Skirt Form with remains of original tape measure. Makes a great sculpture!
Category
19th Century American Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Metal
Two Antique Measuring Tapes
Located in New York, NY
leather and brass antique measuring tape
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Brass
Tailor's Stick Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique tailor's measuring stick with hand painted cast iron base and paper tape measure. Converted
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Iron, Brass, Metal
Large Japanese Bronze Meiji lamp with Hawk
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
rabbits... a wonderful lamp. The circumference of this lamp , in the middle , wrapping a tape measure
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Novelty Silver 'Railway Lantern' Sewing Etui / Vinaigrette
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
tape measure, bobbins, needle case and pin holder, the hinged base opening to reveal the Vinaigrette
Category
19th Century English Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Silver
Antique Mahogany Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
paper lined tray that contains six thread spools, thimble, tape measure, needle book, pincushion, and
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Tape Measure
Materials
Mahogany, Paper
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Antique Tape Measure For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique tape measure you’re looking for. An antique tape measure — often made from fabric, wool and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique tape measure, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique tape measure, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique tape measure has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bradley & Hubbard are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Tape Measure?
Prices for an antique tape measure can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $110 and can go as high as $199,995, while the average can fetch as much as $9,995.