OLD ANTIQUE VICTORIAN TIN BRASS SEWING TAPE MEASURE ROYAL CARRIAGE PENNY TOY 19C
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18621142 | Type: Measuring Tapes |
| Sub-Type: Retractable |
Rare little 1901 figural sewing tape measure of the 'Royal Coronation Carriage'
Super little figural tape measure dating to 1901 and representing King Edwards 1901 coronation carriage.It is made of tinplate/brass sheet with red plastic windows and turning wheels with a cherub at each end, one holding a trident and the other, two torches. It measures approximately 1.6" (42 mm) tall by 2.75" (72 mm)
long by 1.25" (30 mm) wide and is tarnished and both axles are slightly bu...ckled so the wheel dont turn easilybut there is no damage or missing parts and the tape measure is complete with the metal end intact and in good clean condition. The tape winder moves easily and retracts the tape perfectly and It would make a very nice addition to any antique sewing or tape measure collection.
Please view all the photos to assess the condition for yourselves and I am happy to answer any of your questions.
Being offered with a very low starting price and no reserveto the highest bidder.
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Postage to the UK - 1st class recorded postage including tracking & insurance £4.55Postage to Europe - International signed for mail, including tracking & insurance- £8.55Postage to the rest of the world- International signed for mail, including tracking & insurance £9.95............................................................................................................................................................
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