Chesterman Metallic Sheffield Eng., Leather Case 50ft Retractable Tape Measure

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Seller: silverwidget1 ✉️ (123) 100%, Location: BATH, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 285501380655 Chesterman Metallic Sheffield Eng., Leather Case 50ft Retractable Tape Measure.

Chesterman Metallic ( rather than woven from linen , the metallic tapes are woven from metal threads making it wear resistant and stretch less) Sheffield England, Brown Leather case with brass fittings, marked ‘50ft’ ‘Patent’ Retractable Cloth/Metal Tape Measure. James Chesterman invented the first metallic woven tape in the mid-19th century.


Faded gilt lettering reads J Halden & Co Ltd, Manchester, London, Newcastle. (Joseph Halden & Co of Manchester specialised in scientific instruments, early photocopying devices and drafting tables. Operating from 8, Albert Square in the city, Halden the company expanded over several decades to hold premises in London, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham and Glasgow. Established in 1878. At the turn of the 20th century, the company had forged a reputation for the supply of and holding patents for drawing and surveying instruments.)

BD written probably by original owner.


Condition the 50ft tape is in one piece and not torn, a little faded at the beginning and soiled due to usage and age. The brass winder does work and retracts nicely. The tape is reinforced with leather stitched at the beginning attached to the brass fitting


Approximate measurement of case 11cm across x 3cm wide.


Weight 188grams

  • Condition: Used
  • Collectable/ Vintage: Collectable/ Vintage
  • Type: Carpentry/ Woodworking
  • Manufacturer: Chesterman
  • Material: Leather
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

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