Figural Tape Measures

19th/20th C.

A German porcelain head of Pierrot with incised mark of Germany and with original cloth tape, a tinted celluloid parrot head with original cloth tape measure. Largest measures 1.75 x 1.75 x 2 inches.

Two brass and metal figural tape measures, wind-ups, to include a carousel and mousetrap, carousel - 2 3/4'' h.

Four white metal and brass figural tape measures, wind-ups, to include a sewing machine, a poodle, a bird on a thimble, and a bird on a stump, tallest - 2 1/8''.

brass and gilt metal sewing machine (unmarked but probably Friedland) and celluloid cottage tape with chimney pull cottage 1.75" w. x 1.5" t.

Six celluloid and wood figural tape measures, to include a cathedral, a dog with pup, and fish and fruit baskets with springs, together with a wood fruit form wind-up, church - 2'' h.

Five celluloid figural tape measures, to include a musketeer, a policeman, a harp and lyre, all with springs, along with a Dutch girl, case only, no tape, largest - 4'' h.

Celluloid and brass figural tape measures, wind-ups and spring, to include a Japanese man, a black man with a cigarette and rickshaw, rickshaw - 3'' l.

Includes ballerina and bride. 1-1/2" to 1-3/4" wide x 3-1/2" to 3-5/8" high. Wear consistent with age.

Embossed brass cash register and water pump figural tape measures, wind-up, pump - 3'' h.

Four silver plated and brass figural tape measures, to include two teapots, a stein, and a cup with saucer, wind-ups, tea cup - 1 3/4'' w.

Assorted sizes & designs.

Includes shoe, girl, pin cushion, and vanity mirror. 2-1/2" to 3-1/4" long x 1/2" to 1-1/4" high. Losses to mirror consistent with age. Fading on fabric tape measure consistent with age.

Assorted sizes & designs.

8 Curiosity Objects Figural Tape Measures, Pin Cushions. Figural tapes include alarm clock, Hoover vacuum, Atlantic City NJ fish, dog in dog house (Germany), Montreal standing mirror. 2 figural Iron t

Assorted sizes & designs.

Two figural tape measures, wind-ups, to include a Punch & Judy music box and German embossed brass restaurant Bratwurst y Glockein, music box - 1 3/4'' w.

Assorted sizes & designs.

Assorted sizes & designs.

Assorted sizes & designs.

Assorted sizes & designs.

Assorted sizes & designs.

Assorted sizes & designs.

Assorted sizes & designs.