A very rare George III Tape Measure made in Birmingham circa 1800 by Joseph Taylor.

A very rare George III Tape Measure made in Birmingham circa 1800 by Joseph Taylor.
A very rare George III Tape Measure made in Birmingham circa 1800 by Joseph Taylor.
A very rare George III Tape Measure made in Birmingham circa 1800 by Joseph Taylor.

A very rare George III Tape Measure made in Birmingham circa 1800 by Joseph Taylor.

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The Tape Measure is housed within a beautiful cylindrical silver container engraved with stylised flower heads, wavy foliate bands and prick dot designs. The top displays a handle to wind the linen tape measure back into the container when not in use.



Diameter: 0.6 inches, 1.5cm

Year

1800

Country

Birmingham

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