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Four tape measures comprising a Mauchline barrel form example, (View From The Jetty, Yarmouth)
Four tape measures comprising a Mauchline barrel form example, (View From The Jetty, Yarmouth) tape lacking, 5.5cm, a carved and turned ivory cyli...
Three novelty tape measures comprising a celluloid example modelled as the head of Lloyd George,
Three novelty tape measures comprising a celluloid example modelled as the head of Lloyd George, tape end as moustache, printed tape in cm, 5cm, a...
Four novelty animal form celluloid tape measures comprising a rat, 8.5cm, a rabbit, 5.5cm, a turtle,
Four novelty animal form celluloid tape measures comprising a rat, 8.5cm, a rabbit, 5.5cm, a turtle, 6.5cm and a pig with shamrock tape end, all w...
Four novelty celluloid tape measures comprising a radish, 6cm, a cello, 13cm, a bird with shagreen
Four novelty celluloid tape measures comprising a radish, 6cm, a cello, 13cm, a bird with shagreen surface finish, 6.5cm, and a pair of bell form ...
A novelty celluloid tape measure as the bust of Edward VIII wearing the cap of the Welsh Guards,
A novelty celluloid tape measure as the bust of Edward VIII wearing the cap of the Welsh Guards, tape in ins. and cm, 6cm
Three novelty celluloid tape measures comprising a sailing ship, 5.5cm, another as a house, 4.2cm,
Three novelty celluloid tape measures comprising a sailing ship, 5.5cm, another as a house, 4.2cm, and a teapot, 3.5cm, last lacking tape (3)
Three novelty celluloid tape measures comprising an example as a monkey head, 4cm, another as a
Three novelty celluloid tape measures comprising an example as a monkey head, 4cm, another as a monkey seated cross legged, 7.5cm, and another as ...
Four novelty celluloid tape measures comprising a chess/morris board, 3.2cm, a pail with photograph of a young girl inset to top, 3.2cm dia, a pla...
Three metal novelty tape measures comprising a brass iron, 6cm, a gilt brass thimble surmounted by
Three metal novelty tape measures comprising a brass iron, 6cm, a gilt brass thimble surmounted by an Arab tailor, 5.5cm, and a cotton reel in cop...
Three metal novelty tape measures comprising a brass anvil with hammer, 6.5cm, a beer stein embossed
Three metal novelty tape measures comprising a brass anvil with hammer, 6.5cm, a beer stein embossed with figures with upper section for a thimble...
A rare brass novelty tape measure in the form of a firemanÍs helmet complete tape wound from the
A rare brass novelty tape measure in the form of a firemanÍs helmet complete tape wound from the helmet finial, 5.5cm
A gilt brass finish novelty tape measure in the form of a chamber organ, playing a ñtuneî as the
A gilt brass finish novelty tape measure in the form of a chamber organ, playing a ñtuneî as the tape is re-wound, 5.5cm
An embossed brass tape measure as a hurdy gurdy of rectangular form the front with Punch and Judy,
An embossed brass tape measure as a hurdy gurdy of rectangular form the front with Punch and Judy, playing a ñtuneî as the tape is re-wound, tape ...
A good example of a gilded metal novelty tape measure in the form of the Coronation coach, ïglazedÍ windows, the complete printed tape wound from ...
A brass and steel novelty tape measure/ pincushion in the form of a roller skate, tape shortened
A brass and steel novelty tape measure/ pincushion in the form of a roller skate, tape shortened to 2ins, 6.5cm
Three metal novelty tape measures comprising a brass soup tureen with ladle, 5.5cm, a lidded
Three metal novelty tape measures comprising a brass soup tureen with ladle, 5.5cm, a lidded cylinder coal bin, with thimble case top, 4.2cm, and ...
Two metal novelty tape measures in the form of milk churns, one in nickel plate with open thimble
Two metal novelty tape measures in the form of milk churns, one in nickel plate with open thimble case top, 4.5cm and a brass example, 3.2cm, both...
Two metal novelty tape measures comprising an example as a side drum, wound by the drum sticks, 5.
Two metal novelty tape measures comprising an example as a side drum, wound by the drum sticks, 5.7cm dia, the other as an alarm clock, 5.5cm, bot...
A rare gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a paddle steamer, striped deck canopy,
A rare gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a paddle steamer, striped deck canopy, complete printed tape with deck bridge tape end, 7cm
Two brass novelty tape measures comprising a windmill wound from the sails, 7cm, the other of floral
Two brass novelty tape measures comprising a windmill wound from the sails, 7cm, the other of floral and scroll embossed cylinder form with pincus...
A gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a standing mule or donkey, ruby glass eyes,
A gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a standing mule or donkey, ruby glass eyes, complete printed tape wound from the tail, near mint,...
Two bird form novelty tape measures comprising an owl form example in gilt brass and celluloid, on
Two bird form novelty tape measures comprising an owl form example in gilt brass and celluloid, on triple ball form tripod base as winder, 5.5cm, ...
A gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a treadle sewing machine complete printed tape,
A gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a treadle sewing machine complete printed tape, 6cm
Three novelty brass tape measures comprising a fish, glass eyes, wound by the lower fin 6.5cm,
Three novelty brass tape measures comprising a fish, glass eyes, wound by the lower fin 6.5cm, another as a cut out of a cat on cylinder base, 6.2...
A nickel plated novelty tape measure/ pincushion, the pincushion as a chick on a cylinder form
A nickel plated novelty tape measure/ pincushion, the pincushion as a chick on a cylinder form tape measure base, complete printed tape, 5.7cm
A rare gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of an open top car, ïquilted seatÍ, rubber tyres,
A rare gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of an open top car, ïquilted seatÍ, rubber tyres, complete printed tape wound from the steering...
A rare plated brass novelty tape measure in the form of a straw boater, inscribed to the top ïMost
A rare plated brass novelty tape measure in the form of a straw boater, inscribed to the top ïMost Hats Cover The Head, This Covers The FeetÍ, com...
Six novelty and advertising tape measures in metal comprising a metal example in the form of desk
Six novelty and advertising tape measures in metal comprising a metal example in the form of desk blotter, 8cm, a barrel form example for ñYounge...
Three metal novelty tape measures comprising an example as an oil lamp with floral painted decoration, the tape with butterfly or dragonfly end an...
Three circular tape measures comprising an example stamped ïSterlingÍ each side with an image of
Three circular tape measures comprising an example stamped ïSterlingÍ each side with an image of feet on a pavement and titled ïThree FeetÍ, one s...
A bone combination tape measure/pincushion the vase form tape measure with complete painted tape
A bone combination tape measure/pincushion the vase form tape measure with complete painted tape over a double ended barrel form pincushion on tur...
Two bone combination tape measures/pincushions comprising a spire form example with pierced decoration over a thimble case on circular pincushion ...
Four metal tape measures comprising an example as a ladyÍs shoe incorporating a pincushion, complete
Four metal tape measures comprising an example as a ladyÍs shoe incorporating a pincushion, complete printed tape, 8.5cm, a steel ball form exampl...
Three silver tape measures comprising a cylinder filigree example below a dome top, replacement
Three silver tape measures comprising a cylinder filigree example below a dome top, replacement but old ink tape commencing at 2ins, 2.5cm, an aco...
Four tape measures comprising a mother of pearl and gilt metal bird cage example, replacement
Four tape measures comprising a mother of pearl and gilt metal bird cage example, replacement plain tape, 2.3cm, and three miniature examples comp...
Two bone tape measures comprising a cylinder example painted in the Tunbridge style as a cottage,
Two bone tape measures comprising a cylinder example painted in the Tunbridge style as a cottage, wound from the chimney, complete yellow printed ...
Three ivory tape measures comprising a carved boxwood and ivory example of vase form, complete
Three ivory tape measures comprising a carved boxwood and ivory example of vase form, complete printed tape, 4.5cm, a circular example with pierce...
Three wooden tape measures comprising an example as a windmill wound from the bone sales, impressed ïFontainebleauÍ, printed tape commencing at 33...
Three wooden tape measures comprising a rosewood example as a turret with bone winder, printed
Three wooden tape measures comprising a rosewood example as a turret with bone winder, printed tape commencing at 2ins, 5cm, a carved walnut examp...
Five vegetable ivory tape measures comprising a crown form example, printed tape, 5cm, a barrel form
Five vegetable ivory tape measures comprising a crown form example, printed tape, 5cm, a barrel form example with Stanhope (six views _ A Memory O...
Five wooden tape measures comprising a bottle form example wound from the stopper, complete printed tape, 8cm high, a barrel form example, tape gr...
Three vegetable ivory tape measures and two thimble cases comprising a skep form example, printed
Three vegetable ivory tape measures and two thimble cases comprising a skep form example, printed tape commencing at 2ins, 4.5cm, another of urn f...
Two vegetable ivory combination tape measure/needlecases and a pincushion, all with Stanhopes,
Two vegetable ivory combination tape measure/needlecases and a pincushion, all with Stanhopes, comprising a bone and vegetable ivory example, comp...
A silver tape measure and pincushion, the tape measure of tapering cylinder form, ball winding
A silver tape measure and pincushion, the tape measure of tapering cylinder form, ball winding finial, near complete printed tape, Birmingham, 189...
Fifteen pincushions comprising an example in the form of a brass wheel barrow, scratch engraved
Fifteen pincushions comprising an example in the form of a brass wheel barrow, scratch engraved ïHand Made ESÍ, 11cm, a large circular material ex...
Eight soft white metal figural form pincushions comprising a seated wolf, 10cm, a standing cockerel,
Eight soft white metal figural form pincushions comprising a seated wolf, 10cm, a standing cockerel, 10cm, a pair of swans, three shoes and a pig ...
Six pincushions comprising a Mauchlin ware circular example, (Luc-Sur-Mer), 4cm dia, a pierced
Six pincushions comprising a Mauchlin ware circular example, (Luc-Sur-Mer), 4cm dia, a pierced bone bellow form example, 7cm, a mother of pearl di...
A good bone combination pincushion/ needlebook of rectangular form brightly painted with floral
A good bone combination pincushion/ needlebook of rectangular form brightly painted with floral border, the cover inscribed in dots ñBazaarî, comp...
A rare Georgian cut bone large size pincushion in the form of a horse drawn coach, four pierced
A rare Georgian cut bone large size pincushion in the form of a horse drawn coach, four pierced wheels, the sides painted in black, gold and green...
Two cut out and engraved mother of pearl pincushions comprising one in the form of a harp, 5cm high,
Two cut out and engraved mother of pearl pincushions comprising one in the form of a harp, 5cm high, the other as a set of bellows, latter with on...
A Georgian silver filigree basket form pincushion, the base and sides with quill work panels, the
A Georgian silver filigree basket form pincushion, the base and sides with quill work panels, the swing handle with conforming decoration and a va...
Four pincushions comprising a standing coquilla nut example, 6.7cm high, another in box with pierced
Four pincushions comprising a standing coquilla nut example, 6.7cm high, another in box with pierced decoration, 6.5cm, another in vegetable ivory...
A fine 19th Century carved ivory disc form pincushion each side carved with a variant panel in
A fine 19th Century carved ivory disc form pincushion each side carved with a variant panel in relief of flowers, fruit and leaves, 4.5cm dia
A turned yew wood pincushion in the form of a teapot, wire work handle with beech wood ïinsulatorÍ, 6.5cm
Two disc form pincushions comprising an ivory example one side carved with a dog and bird in open
Two disc form pincushions comprising an ivory example one side carved with a dog and bird in open landscape, the reverse with a flowerhead, 3.7cm ...
A large 18th/early 19th Century Indian or Persian steel pincushion of two domed circular panels
A large 18th/early 19th Century Indian or Persian steel pincushion of two domed circular panels engraved and pierced with leaf scrolls and flowers...
Three continental metal disc form pincushions comprising a gold highlighted silver example pierced
Three continental metal disc form pincushions comprising a gold highlighted silver example pierced and decorated with leaf scrolls mounted with st...
A good early 19th Century silver basket form pincushion, probably by Joseph Taylor of Birmingham,
A good early 19th Century silver basket form pincushion, probably by Joseph Taylor of Birmingham, modelled to each side as a jardinire of flowers,...
Two 19th Century ivory roundel form pincushions, comprising an example carved in relief to one
Two 19th Century ivory roundel form pincushions, comprising an example carved in relief to one side with a bouquet of flowers to the other with fr...