{"product_id":"antique-brass-pocket-tape-measure-victorian-6ft-tailor-s-measuring-tape-fully-working","title":"Antique Brass Pocket Tape Measure | Victorian 6ft Tailor’s Measuring Tape | Fully Working","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming antique brass pocket tape measure dating from the late Victorian to early Edwardian period, complete with its original 6ft measuring tape and fully functioning winding mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally carried by tailors, seamstresses, drapers and dressmakers, this compact retractable tape measure is a wonderful example of everyday craftsmanship from the turn of the twentieth century. The brass case has acquired a beautiful aged patina through years of use, while the original woven tape remains present, legible and fully operational.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delightful piece of sewing history, perfect for collectors of antique haberdashery, sewing tools, scientific instruments and practical antiques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique brass tape measure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 6ft woven measuring tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully working winding mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact pocket-sized design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Victorian to early Edwardian period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible sewing and haberdashery antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeasurements \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDiameter 3cm D2cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winding mechanism functions correctly and the original tape remains attached and readable, although it shows age-related fading and wear consistent with its age. The brass case displays a lovely patina with signs of honest use accumulated over many decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to photographs as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1890–1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique sewing tool collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaberdashery enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailoring and dressmaking collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet of curiosities displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod interior styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique tool collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged and boxed to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found by Nicholas \u0026 Steele","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58146029764995,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/7275\/4719\/files\/BEF9D1FE-3AB3-4085-9592-D11A4D1CE04F.jpg?v=1780006956","url":"https:\/\/nicholasandsteele.co.uk\/products\/antique-brass-pocket-tape-measure-victorian-6ft-tailor-s-measuring-tape-fully-working","provider":"Nicholas and Steele","version":"1.0","type":"link"}