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Three tape measures, comprising a silver cylinder example decorated with flower heads, reduced
Three tape measures, comprising a silver cylinder example decorated with flower heads, reduced printed tape commencing at 4 ins., 3cms, another si...
Seven tape measures, comprising a Mauchline ware example one side decorated with sea shells and
Seven tape measures, comprising a Mauchline ware example one side decorated with sea shells and seaweed, metal rim stamped Patent, slightly reduce...
Four tape measures, comprising a bone cylinder example with over hanging top, complete printed
Four tape measures, comprising a bone cylinder example with over hanging top, complete printed tape in ins., 4cms, two vegetable ivory pear shaped...
Three novelty tape measures, comprising a brass example in the form of a beer stein, reduced printed
Three novelty tape measures, comprising a brass example in the form of a beer stein, reduced printed tape, 4.5cms, another in the form of a circul...
A gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of an alpine water wheel, complete printed retractable
A gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of an alpine water wheel, complete printed retractable tape in ins. and cms., near mint, 4.5cms. ...
A brass novelty tape measure in the form of the Coronation coach, the printed tape in ins. and
A brass novelty tape measure in the form of the Coronation coach, the printed tape in ins. and cms, and wound from the roof finial, 6.5cms. ...
A silver plated novelty tape measure in the form of a fish, the retractable tape a little frayed for
A silver plated novelty tape measure in the form of a fish, the retractable tape a little frayed for the first inch, 6cms. ...
A gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a basket, incorporating a pin cushion, the printed tape in ins. and cms., wound from the base, 4c...
Four tape measures, comprising a circular retractable example advertising Lydia E. Pinkmans medical products, 4.5cms, another similar decorated wi...
A scarce gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a bathing cart, the replacement tape wound
A scarce gilt brass novelty tape measure in the form of a bathing cart, the replacement tape wound by the wheels, 7cms. ...
Three metal novelty tape measures, comprising a seated squirrel, reduced tape wound from the tail,
Three metal novelty tape measures, comprising a seated squirrel, reduced tape wound from the tail, lacking ear tufts, 6.5cms, a brass mandolin wit...
Two copper novelty tape measures, comprising a chocolate pot with agate handle, complete printed
Two copper novelty tape measures, comprising a chocolate pot with agate handle, complete printed tape with copper pouring lip terminal, 5.5cms, an...
Two painted metal novelty tape measures, comprising a bird at rest, complete printed tape in ins.
Two painted metal novelty tape measures, comprising a bird at rest, complete printed tape in ins. and cms, 6.5cms, and a standing poodle wound fro...
A scarce novelty metal tape measure in the form of a coffee pot, painted in blue on an ivory ground,
A scarce novelty metal tape measure in the form of a coffee pot, painted in blue on an ivory ground, the complete printed tape in ins. and cms, 4c...
Three novelty celluloid tape measures, comprising a child dressed as a native American Indian, 6.
Three novelty celluloid tape measures, comprising a child dressed as a native American Indian, 6.5cms, a fruit seller with twin baskets of fruit, ...
Three novelty celluloid tape measures, comprising a plum, the tape end as a ladybird, 4cms, a
Three novelty celluloid tape measures, comprising a plum, the tape end as a ladybird, 4cms, a walnut, 4cms, and a bowl of fruit, 4.5cms, all with ...
Three novelty celluloid tape measures, comprising a sailing galleon, 5.7cms, a seated owl, 6.5cms,
Three novelty celluloid tape measures, comprising a sailing galleon, 5.7cms, a seated owl, 6.5cms, and a flower on a square base, 3.2cms, all with...
A novelty celluloid tape measure, in the form of a black boys head, the tape emerging from his mouth
A novelty celluloid tape measure, in the form of a black boys head, the tape emerging from his mouth with a cigarette end, 3.5cms. ...
A fine boxwood and cloute work tape measure, the reeded cylinder body within bands of cut steel
A fine boxwood and cloute work tape measure, the reeded cylinder body within bands of cut steel pins, the top and base carved as a flower head and...
Four tape measures, comprising a brass drum form example, one side inset with a reverse glass
Four tape measures, comprising a brass drum form example, one side inset with a reverse glass print titled 'The Alexandra Palace', 3.5cms dia., an...
Two silver tape measures, comprising an acorn form example, complete green printed silk tape, 3.
Two silver tape measures, comprising an acorn form example, complete green printed silk tape, 3.5cms, and a cylinder example with bands of decorat...
Two tape measure, comprising a rosewood cottage form example with bone spindle winder, painted
Two tape measure, comprising a rosewood cottage form example with bone spindle winder, painted silk tape commencing at 6 ins., 4.5cms, and an ivor...
Six tape measures including two novelty examples, comprising a metal frame alarm clock, hands
Six tape measures including two novelty examples, comprising a metal frame alarm clock, hands operated by tape, tape reduced and knotted, 5.5cms, ...
A rare mother of pearl 22ins folding ruler, probably Palais Royal, in eight hinged sections, one
A rare mother of pearl 22ins folding ruler, probably Palais Royal, in eight hinged sections, one side engraved in inches, the other 1/32 - 1/16 - ...
Two novelty tape measures, comprising a celluloid example in the form of a galleon, complete
Two novelty tape measures, comprising a celluloid example in the form of a galleon, complete retractable tape, 6cms, and a German porcelain exampl...
Five vegetable ivory tape measures, comprising two combination needle case examples in bone and
Five vegetable ivory tape measures, comprising two combination needle case examples in bone and vegetable ivory one with stanhope (Weston Super Ma...
Five tape measures, comprising a Tunbridge stick ware example of barrel form, lacking tape, 2.
Five tape measures, comprising a Tunbridge stick ware example of barrel form, lacking tape, 2.7cms, a boxwood barrel form example incomplete tape ...
Two novelty tape measures, comprising a celluloid example in the form of a kingfisher on a nest,
Two novelty tape measures, comprising a celluloid example in the form of a kingfisher on a nest, complete retractable tape, 6.2cms, the other in t...
An ivory combination tape measure and pin cushion, circa 1830, on four leaf base the tape measure as
An ivory combination tape measure and pin cushion, circa 1830, on four leaf base the tape measure as a pineapple with complete printed tape below ...
A bone combination pin cushion tape measure, the circular base with pedestal to a double ended
A bone combination pin cushion tape measure, the circular base with pedestal to a double ended cylinder pin cushion with pierced and carved decora...
A bone combination tape measure, pin cushion and reel, the circular base for use as a reel or
A bone combination tape measure, pin cushion and reel, the circular base for use as a reel or waxer below a pierced cylinder tape measure with com...
Two 19th Century ivory tape measures, comprising a cylinder example with floral carved top, the
Two 19th Century ivory tape measures, comprising a cylinder example with floral carved top, the complete green ribbon tape inked in nails, 3cms, a...
A scarce novelty brass tape measure in the form of a treadle sewing machine, complete printed tape
A scarce novelty brass tape measure in the form of a treadle sewing machine, complete printed tape printed in ins., 5cms wide. ...
Four tape measures, comprising a mother of pearl and gilt metal bird cage example, inked tape
Four tape measures, comprising a mother of pearl and gilt metal bird cage example, inked tape commencing at 1ins, 2.5cms, a vegetable ivory pear s...
Five tape measures and an emery, comprising a mother of pearl and gilt bird cage example, tape
Five tape measures and an emery, comprising a mother of pearl and gilt bird cage example, tape lacking, 2.5cms, a mother of pearl top tape, tape l...
A novelty tape measure together with a selection of buttons, the celluloid tape measure in the
A novelty tape measure together with a selection of buttons, the celluloid tape measure in the form of a three masted sailing ship, slightly reduc...
Two novelty tape measures, comprising a standing pig in white metal, the complete printed tape in
Two novelty tape measures, comprising a standing pig in white metal, the complete printed tape in inches and wound from the tail, 5.5cm., and a br...
Four pin cushions, comprising a red material example pin stuck as a fish, a little moth, 8.5cms,
Four pin cushions, comprising a red material example pin stuck as a fish, a little moth, 8.5cms, an American silver handled example, 9cms, a paint...
Five pin cushions, comprising a gilt brass example in the form of a set of bellows, 11.5cms, a
Five pin cushions, comprising a gilt brass example in the form of a set of bellows, 11.5cms, a coquilla nut pierced and carved basket, 7.5cms, an ...
Twelve pin cushions and pin retainers, including a late 18th Century layette example inscribed '
Twelve pin cushions and pin retainers, including a late 18th Century layette example inscribed 'Welcome Little Stranger', stained, 17cms, a rectan...
Two reverse glass decorated disc form pin cushions, comprising an example with titled view '
Two reverse glass decorated disc form pin cushions, comprising an example with titled view 'Gateway Trinity College Cambridge' with arms to revers...
Two reverse glass decorated disc form pin cushions, comprising an example with titled view 'Durham
Two reverse glass decorated disc form pin cushions, comprising an example with titled view 'Durham Cathedral From The Prebends Bridge', mirror to ...
A late 18th Century silver filigree pin cushion, of rectangular form, the sides and base in scrolling quill work, old worn infill, 3cms. ...
An 18th Century 'spiders web' silk pin ball, one side in cream, purple and pink the other cream
An 18th Century 'spiders web' silk pin ball, one side in cream, purple and pink the other cream and purple, lacking ribbon girdle, 4.5cms dia. ...
A late 18th Century/early 19th Century knitted pin 'ball', of near square form worked with a
A late 18th Century/early 19th Century knitted pin 'ball', of near square form worked with a flower head, snowflakes and other motifs in cream on ...
An unusual combination silver tape measure/pin cushion, of standing form with zig zag decoration,
An unusual combination silver tape measure/pin cushion, of standing form with zig zag decoration, the circular ball border base to a baluster stem...
A rosewood pin cushion in the form of a set of bellows, one side inset with a circular mirror,
A rosewood pin cushion in the form of a set of bellows, one side inset with a circular mirror, bone ferrule, 10cms. ...
A silver bucket form pin cushion, decorated with a band of leaf scrolls, swing handle, 4.5cms.
A silver bucket form pin cushion, decorated with a band of leaf scrolls, swing handle, 4.5cms. ...
A rare printed circular silk pin disc commemorating the Duke of York, (d. 1827), one side with
A rare printed circular silk pin disc commemorating the Duke of York, (d. 1827), one side with portrait the other with precis of achievements and ...
A good mother of pearl pin cushion of rectangular form, one side engraved with diagonal stripes
A good mother of pearl pin cushion of rectangular form, one side engraved with diagonal stripes the other with dots and wavy lines, 6 x 3.5cms. ...
Four figural material pin cushions, comprising an 18th Century example as a shoe, silk worn in
Four figural material pin cushions, comprising an 18th Century example as a shoe, silk worn in parts, 7.5cms, another shoe example, 4cms, a boot, ...
Three attractive material pin cushions, a red and blue silk hat, 5.5cms, a velvet and silk boot,
Three attractive material pin cushions, a red and blue silk hat, 5.5cms, a velvet and silk boot, 6cms, and a silk rectangular pin cushion of taper...
Three painted velvet pin cushions and emeries, comprising a diamond shaped example with embossed
Three painted velvet pin cushions and emeries, comprising a diamond shaped example with embossed gilt borders, 6.7cms, another of pear shape one s...
Four painted velvet pin cushions and emeries, comprising a book form example with embossed gold foil
Four painted velvet pin cushions and emeries, comprising a book form example with embossed gold foil borders opening to reveal a skein roll and ne...
Six pin cushions, comprising a red silk buttoned cushion form example, 6cms, four silk pin stuck
Six pin cushions, comprising a red silk buttoned cushion form example, 6cms, four silk pin stuck examples, and a beadwork example, slight loss and...
A rare steel and part gilded oval pin cushion and companion dance book holder, probably Tula,
A rare steel and part gilded oval pin cushion and companion dance book holder, probably Tula, Russia, the oval green velvet pin cushion with a pla...
Three metal pin cushions, comprising a brass example in the form of a tripod table, 4cms, a brass
Three metal pin cushions, comprising a brass example in the form of a tripod table, 4cms, a brass example in the form of a seated imp, pierced bac...
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