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Question
I HAD THIS TAPE MEASURE GIVEN TO ME BY AN 92 YEAR OLD LADY. iT IS 1VORY IN COLOR WITH A BLACK FLY ON IT. THE FLY IS WHAT YOU PULL THE TAPE OUT WITH. THE TAPE IS CLOTH. I CAN'T FIND THIS ANYWHERE AND WONDER IF IT IS WORTH ANYTHING. I ALSO HAVE A WOODEN EGG SORT SHAPE ON A HANDLE FOR DARNING. IS THIS WORTH ANYTHING?
Hello,
What you have is known as a figural tape measure and the material is Celluloid. The manufacturer is unknown but the tape was made in Japan. If the tape measure and the cloth tape itself are in excellent condition, then you have at item valued at around $60-100.
From your description and without seeing the darner, it is one of the more common ones and again, if it is in excellent condition then I'd put a value of around $15-20 on it. If the wood is ornate then more.
Hope this helps.
Irene
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Expertise
I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing. I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.
Experience
See information provided above.
Organizations
Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo
Publications
I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles.
I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.
Education/Credentials
See information provided above.
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