Carlyon Silver
Carlyon Silver is located in Bath, United Kingdom
Victorian silver novelty lantern tape measure, Henry William Dee London1874
REF: S2060 / LA319997
£895
€996
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Description
A very fine quality Victorian novelty cast silver tape measure made in the form of a policeman's bullseye lantern, with intaglio initials 'DN' under the domed green glass lens. The twenty plus inch original silk tape measure complete, and with a firmly sprung rewinding mechanism operated by the button on top of the lid. Substantial part marked suspension ring, fully hallmarked to base. Retailer’s name inscribed around rim of base; ‘Cooper 41 St James St’. An amazing collector’s item, heavy and tactile by fine Victorian maker.
measurements
Height:
45 mm
Width:
24 mm
Diameter:
20 mm
declaration
Carlyon Silver has clarified that the Victorian silver novelty lantern tape measure, Henry William Dee London1874 (LA319997) is genuinely of
the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1874
condition
In fabulous all original condition, the silk tape with virtually no signs of age or wear and the spring mechanism for retracting the tape working as new – very springy.
additional info
Period:
Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Material:
Silver
Origin:
London Assay Office
Artisan:
-Date of Manufacture:
1874
delivery
Shipping within 48 hours of receiving cleared payment by Royal Mail Special Delivery next day by 1pm service, insured and tracked. Small items £8, large items £14.50. For overseas customers, by Royal Mail International tracked, or tracked and signed, depending which is available to your country. Small items £14.50, large items £24. Fourteen day returns on all items, purchaser pays return postage unless otherwise agreed.
location
This Victorian silver novelty lantern tape measure, Henry William Dee London1874 is located in Bath, United Kingdom