A few examples of appraisal values for
STEEL TAPE MEASURES

• Lot of 3: Metal Figural Sewing
  Lot of 3: Metal Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one wind-up metal roller, one with clips to hold jewelry, and one ball. All with full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largset: 3 - 3/4" L.
  
• Raleigh Tape Measure. Advertising
  Raleigh Tape Measure. Advertising for the ''All Steel Bicycle''. 1-1/2'' diameter x 1/2'' wide. Celluloid sides. Measures over 36''. Other side of tape is measurements in centimeters. Push Button retreat mechanism for the tape. England circa 1910. VG overall.
• Lot of 3: Metal Figural Sewing
  Lot of 3: Metal Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one blotter, one unusual wind-up book press, and one Golden Rule Book. All with full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 3 - 1/4" L.
  
• Heavy brass desk top compass combination
  Heavy brass desk top compass combination tape measure , along with a trench art shell base coin set tray (French coin), approx 9.5cm Dia and smaller (2)
• Lot of 3: Celluloid Figural Sewing
  Lot of 3: Celluloid Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one Roman gladiator on chariot with horses, one red book, and one straw hat. All three with full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2" T.
  
• Lot of 3: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Lot of 3: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one water bucket with mirror, one barrel with crank tape, and one coffee mill with short tape and some damage to celluloid opening.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 1 - 7/8" T.
  
• Lot of 3: Metal Figural Sewing
  Lot of 3: Metal Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one clam shell, one with 3D turtle on top, and one rare turtle with wind-up tape.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2 - 3/8" L.
  
• Lot of 3: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Lot of 3: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one metal man with turban, one Middle Eastern man with short tape, and one Chinese boy holding fan.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2" T.
  
• ANTIQUE SEWING NOVELTY MEASURING
  ANTIQUE SEWING NOVELTY MEASURING TAPES metal and ceramic.
• Lot of 3: Metal Figural Sewing
  Lot of 3: Metal Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one ship wheel, one lantern, and one fishing reel. Lantern tape is very unusual and rare.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2" T.
  
• ANTIQUE STERLING FORT MONROE TAPE
  ANTIQUE STERLING FORT MONROE TAPE MEASUREAntique sterling silver and wood 12" retracting tape measure. Tape measure features a ship helm or wheel on one side and sterling Fort Monroe scene with title "The Moat Fortress Monroe" on the other side. Tape measure is approx. 2 1/4" long x 1" Monroe silver cap is unglued from surface. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Surveyor's steel tapes, pins:
  Surveyor's steel tapes, pins: one marked "Chicago Steel Tape Company", 200 ft. with wooden handle, scattered rust (not unwound to check condition); one K&E "Boss 50 ft. Wyte Face Steel Tape", 14-3/4 in. reel, good condition, minor paint loss, scattered light rust ; one marked "Instantaneous", heavy brass reel, last patent date 1917, 11-3/4 in., lacking first 8-1/2 in. with replaced tip ; with two sets surveyor's pins: one set (12) 10 in. in K&E leather case; one set (10) 14 in., leather case, minor paint chips , (five pieces). The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
• An early tape measure in the form
  An early tape measure in the form of a copper coffee pot with agate handle, 5.5cm high
• Lot of 3: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Lot of 3: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one Calvert Whiskey bottle, one glove, and one jockey hat. All with full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 3 - 1/4" T.
  
• Lot of 2: Metal Figural Sewing
  Lot of 2: Metal Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one wind-up teapot and one wind-up shoe with pin cushion. Both with full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 3 - 1/4" L.
  
• VINTAGE TAPE MEASURE ADVERTISING
  VINTAGE TAPE MEASURE ADVERTISING DISPLAYLufkin White Clad Mezurall; enameled metal; with six arms; 21 inches wide; 5 1/2 inches deep; 9 1/2 inches high Condition:
• Lot of 2: Celluloid Figural Sewing
  Lot of 2: Celluloid Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one man shooting a cannon with short tape and one maiden holding a bucket. Man shooting cannon tape is pictured on the cover of Arbittier/Morphy's book.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 3 - 3/8" T.
  
• Brass pig figural sewing tape early
  Brass pig figural sewing tape early 20th century; measuring tape retracts with turning tail Estimate $ 70-125 sewing tape dirty age appropriate wear;
• Lot of 3: Celluloid Figural Sewing
  Lot of 3: Celluloid Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one purse with short tape that does not retract very well, one lady's foot with tape that does not retract very well, and one hat box.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2 - 1/4" T.
  
• Lot of 2: Metal Figural Tape Measures.
  Lot of 2: Metal Figural Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one wind-up watering can and one wind-up pitcher mug with thimble inside and no tab.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2" T.
  
• Sewing Notions: Novelty Tailor's
  Sewing Notions: Novelty Tailor's Iron Form Seamstress's Body Tape Measure, 19th/early 20th century height 2.3 in — 5.8 cm
• Lot of 3: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Lot of 3: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes two baskets of flowers and one white flower with leaves. All three with full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 1 - 1/4" T.
  
• Nine vintage sewing cloth tape
  Nine vintage sewing cloth tape measures; various shapes such as a ship, pig, iron, and girl with dog, also some with advertisements for Smoked Salt, Challenge Refrigerator, etc. Ship: 2 1/8"H. Good condition, small crack to girl's basket.
• Lot of 3: Celluloid Figural Sewing
  Lot of 3: Celluloid Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes two baskets with flowers and one basket with fruit. All three with full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 1 - 3/8" T.
  
• Lot of 4: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Lot of 4: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one celluloid ship, one celluloid windmill, one metal lighthouse with thimble top and sewing kit inside, and one rare celluloid wind-up lighthouse.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2 - 1/2" T.
  
• Lot of 2: Celluloid Figural Sewing
  Lot of 2: Celluloid Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one Victorian gentleman and one Victorian lady with short tape.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Each: 2 - 1/2" T.
  
• Lot of 3: Porcelain Figural Sewing
  Lot of 3: Porcelain Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one Dutch boy, one dapper boy with hat, and one groom holding black hat. All with full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 4" T.
  
• Lot of 2: Celluloid Figural Sewing
  Lot of 2: Celluloid Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one girl holding tambourine and one Napoleonic gentleman. Both with full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 3 - 3/8" T.
  
• Lot of 4: Animal Figural Sewing
  Lot of 4: Animal Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes two wind-up metal pigs, one wind-up metal turtle with tape inside, and one celluloid turtle.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2 - 1/2" L.
  
• Brass surveyors flat reel with
  Brass surveyors flat reel with steel tape and leather handle, 17"l, circa 1890; together with three later examples including one by Keuffel & Esser Co., NY, an iron scale electrified, and an oak box 9"h x 12"w x 9.5"l Condition: Wear consistent with age.
• Lot of 3: Celluloid Figural Sewing
  Lot of 3: Celluloid Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description All with floral motif and full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 1 - 7/8" L.
  
• Lot of 2: Metal Figural Sewing
  Lot of 2: Metal Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one house with water wheel and one windmill. Both are wind-up with full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2 - 1/8" T.
  
• Lot of 4: Celluloid Figural Sewing
  Lot of 4: Celluloid Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one turtle, one Dutch girl, one Dutch boy, and one with embossed cat. All with full tape measures.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 1 - 7/8" L.
  
• Lot of 3: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Lot of 3: Figural Sewing Tape Measures.
  Description Includes one basket of flowers with pin cushion, one basket of flowers with handle, and one fruit on compote. All three with original full tapes.
  Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2" T.
  
• 8 PC. SEWING TAPE MEASURE COLLECTION:
  8 PC. SEWING TAPE MEASURE COLLECTION: Comprising; 1- Tape measure of horn, having a parquetry lid with a velvet pin cushion surmounting. 1- Of brass, having a raised foliate design. Lid opens to reveal a green velvet compartment. 1- Light blue, heart form, having a spring-loaded tape & floral medallion. 1- Brass Pig form with pigtail that acts as the winder. 1- Turned wood case with a horn & metal handle. 1- Brass canister with a foliate design at the verso & the observe, having St. George on horseback, spearing a dragon. 1- 12' tape, of white metal & Mother of pearl. 1- Bountiful basket form tape. Largest Approx. 2.25'' h x 2'' l x 1.75'' w. CONDITION: Lid of horn one has crack, discoloration at heart medallion, cracks at top of fruit basket, wear commensurate with age and use.
• "DEAN" LONDON MADE LEATHER BOUND
  "DEAN" LONDON MADE LEATHER BOUND TAPE MEASUREmarked "Dean Maker London", 50 foot tape measure. 4 1/2" diameter, 1" thick excluding handle. Clean overall, light discoloration. Provenance: Property from a Park Slope, Brooklyn Estate. We offer in-house packing and shipping of this item to anaddress in the United States for $45.00 via USPS Priority Mail. The price includes insurance up to $5,000.00. Tracking information will be sent to your email address. International buyers are responsible for arranging 3rd party shipping. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.