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VTG 36
VTG 36
VTG 36
VTG 36
VTG 36
VTG 36
VTG 36

VTG 36" Cloth Retractable Tape Measure Metal Case Stamped Pat.July 13 1869

$ 44.88

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Remarkable Condition for Age. A few dings and scrapes. Recoil Mechanism is Srong. Some Fraying to the beginning of Cloth Tape. (see PIcs & Description)
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Brand: Unknown
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Type: Retractable
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Length: 36"
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    VTG 36" Cloth Retractable Tape Measure Metal Case Stamped Pat.July 13 1869
    Wonderful OLD 36" retractable cloth tape measure. Metal Case with a push button center to retract the tape. Retraction works well. Stamped on the case: Pat. July 13 1869. So this little tape measure is 150 YEARS OLD.
    Measures approx. 1 1/2" in diameter. The cloth tape is in mostly very good condition. It has some fraying at the start between 1" and 3". (to be expected). To keep the fraying to a minimum I have held the button in when retracting so that there is no pressure on the start of the tape. A few dings that can be seen in the pics. One dark spot above the PAT. where the finish is damaged.
    I am amazed that the spring to rewind is in such great condition considering its age. Just a sweet little tape measure.
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