British Leather-cased Surveyor’s Tape Measure by Rabone 66ft

An exceptional and increasingly collectable a British leather-cased tape measures by one of the most esteemed names in precision toolmaking—John Rabone & Sons of Birmingham. This item represent the height of early 20th-century industrial craftsmanship, where utility met enduring design. Encased in beautifully aged brown leather and fitted with finely engineered brass winding mechanisms, the tape exemplify the quality and attention to detail that defined British manufacturing at its peak. Originally produced for professional surveyors and engineers, they now stand as striking decorative objects and authentic artifacts of the industrial age. Specifications: • Maker: John Rabone & Sons, Birmingham • Length: 66 feet • Materials: Hand-stitched leather cases, brass fittings, linen/steel tapes • Origin: England • Date: Circa 1900–1940 Collector’s Note: Rabone were among the foremost innovators in measuring tools, supplying instruments to industries across the British Empire