Here you find lovely old leather cased mesuring tapes made by: John Rabone, Chesterman, Hockley Abbey along with other tool makers from the past.

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Hockley Abbey John Rabone Tape Measure No. 260 - 50ft
Hockley Abbey John Rabone Tape Measure No. 260 - 50ft
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Hockley Abbey John Rabone Tape Measure No. 260 - 50ft

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  • £35.00

A nice old Hockley Abbey John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 260 with a 50ft tape. The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches with link measurements on the rear of the tape.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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John Rabone Leather Tape Measure - 50ft C.1939 (WWII)
John Rabone Leather Tape Measure - 50ft C.1939 (WWII)
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John Rabone Leather Tape Measure - 50ft C.1939 (WWII)

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  • £35.00

An old John Rabone & Sons leather tape measure with a 50ft tape. Made in Birmingham, England. The tape is marked out in feet and inches. The tape measure is also marked with the Air Ministry mark and the date 1939 (WWII) The rear of the case has been inscribed 'Preston & Bedford'.   Condi...

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3x Old Small Tape Measures
3x Old Small Tape Measures
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3x Old Small Tape Measures

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  • £21.00

3x Old Small Tape Measures: Stanley Tape Measure 6ft - No 1206, 'Made In England' Rabone 'Silverline' Tape Measure, 'Made In England' Push-Pull Tape Measure, 'Foreign', in leather Plymouth case   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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Old Edward Preston Leather Tape Measure - 66ft
Old Edward Preston Leather Tape Measure - 66ft
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Old Edward Preston Leather Tape Measure - 66ft

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  • £40.00

A lovely old fairly scarce Edward Preston leather tape measure - 66ft. This old tape measure dates pre-1931.  The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches and link measurements on the opposite side. If you are looking for a hardier tape measure for marking outdoor pitches etc. then a tape meas...

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Old Chesterman Leather Tape Measure - 50ft
Old Chesterman Leather Tape Measure - 50ft
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Old Chesterman Leather Tape Measure - 50ft

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An old Chesterman leather tape measure - 50ft with the old winder which is marked 'Patent'.. The tape has been replaced at some point in its long history (the case is probably 1920's-1930's), the tape measure is equipped with a hardier fibron tape The fibron tape is marked out in feet and inches ...

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Treble Leather Tape Measure No. 1534 - 25ft
Treble Leather Tape Measure No. 1534 - 25ft
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Treble Leather Tape Measure No. 1534 - 25ft

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  • £30.00

An old 'Treble' no. 1534 leather tape measure. The 'Treble' range of tape measures were made by Chesterman. This is a scarcer small version with a 25ft tape. The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches.   Condition: screw to rear is a replacement, please see photos for condition.

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Rabone Chesterman Tape Measure - Metric / Imperial - 30m
Rabone Chesterman Tape Measure - Metric / Imperial - 30m
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Rabone Chesterman Tape Measure - Metric / Imperial - 30m

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An old Rabone Chesterman Leather Tape Measure with 30m tape. The tape is marked out in feet and inches on one side and centimetres and metres on the reverse.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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Rabone Chesterman Steel Tape Measure - 100ft
Rabone Chesterman Steel Tape Measure - 100ft
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Rabone Chesterman Steel Tape Measure - 100ft

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An old Rabone Chesterman Leather Tape Measure with 100ft steel tape. The steel tape is marked out in feet and inches.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 401 - 33ft
John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 401 - 33ft
  • £39.00
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John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 401 - 33ft

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  • £39.00

An old John Rabone & Sons leather tape measure no. 401 with a 33ft tape. Made in Birmingham, England. The tape is marked out in feet and inches.   Condition: the first few inches are pretty stiff when winding, please see photos for condition.

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Dean (London) Leather Tape Measure - 50ft
Dean (London) Leather Tape Measure - 50ft
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Dean (London) Leather Tape Measure - 50ft

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An old Dean (London) Leather Tape Measure with 50ft tape. The tape is marked out in feet and inches on one side and metres and centimetres on the reverse side.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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Chesterman Constantia Tape Measure - 33ft
Chesterman Constantia Tape Measure - 33ft
  • £27.00
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Chesterman Constantia Tape Measure - 33ft

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  • £27.00

An old Chesterman Constantia Leather Tape Measure with 33ft tape. The tape is marked out in feet and inches on one side and links on the reverse side.   Condition: the non-metallic strip has lifted slightly on end, case is weathered, please see photos for condition.

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Chesterman Constantia Tape Measure - 66ft
Chesterman Constantia Tape Measure - 66ft
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Chesterman Constantia Tape Measure - 66ft

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A lovely old Chesterman Constantia Leather Tape Measure with 66ft tape. The tape is marked out in feet and inches on one side and links on the reverse side.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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John Rabone Steel Tape Measure No. 4151 - 50ft
John Rabone Steel Tape Measure No. 4151 - 50ft
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John Rabone Steel Tape Measure No. 4151 - 50ft

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  • £27.00

An old John Rabone Leather Tape Measure with 50ft steel tape. The tape is marked out in feet and inches.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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Rabone Chesterman Tape Measure - Metric / Imperial - 30m
Rabone Chesterman Tape Measure - Metric / Imperial - 30m
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Rabone Chesterman Tape Measure - Metric / Imperial - 30m

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An old Rabone Chesterman Leather Tape Measure with 30m tape. The tape is marked out in feet and inches on one side and centimetres and metres on the reverse.   Condition: rear screw sits proud, please see photos for condition.

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Rabone Chesterman Tape Measure - Metric / Imperial - 20m
Rabone Chesterman Tape Measure - Metric / Imperial - 20m
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Rabone Chesterman Tape Measure - Metric / Imperial - 20m

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An old Rabone Chesterman Leather Tape Measure with 20m tape. The tape is marked out in feet and inches on one side and centimetres and metres on the reverse.   Condition: rear screw has been replaced, please see photos for condition.

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Chesterman 'Treble' Leather Tape Measure No. 1535 - 66ft
Chesterman 'Treble' Leather Tape Measure No. 1535 - 66ft
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Chesterman 'Treble' Leather Tape Measure No. 1535 - 66ft

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A nice old Chesterman Leather Tape Measure with a 66ft tape. The tape is marked out in imperial feet and inches on one side and with link measurements on the rear of the tape.    Condition: please see photos for condition.

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Chesterman Leather Tape Measure 66ft
Chesterman Leather Tape Measure 66ft
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Chesterman Leather Tape Measure 66ft

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A nice old Chesterman Leather Tape Measure with a 66ft tape. The tape is marked out in imperial feet and inches on one side and with link measurements on the rear of the tape.    Condition: please see photos for condition.

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Hockley Abbey Leather Tape Measure No. 260 - 33ft
Hockley Abbey Leather Tape Measure No. 260 - 33ft
  • £33.00
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Hockley Abbey Leather Tape Measure No. 260 - 33ft

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  • £33.00

An old Hockley Abbey Leather Tape Measure No. 260 with a 33ft tape. The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches with links on the rear.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 281 - 66ft
John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 281 - 66ft
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John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 281 - 66ft

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  • £17.00

An old John Rabone & Sons leather tape measure no. 281 with a 66ft tape. Made in Birmingham, England. The tape is marked out in feet and inches with link measurements on the rear of the tape.   Condition: the case has a bit of warping and the brass mechanism sits/moves a bit proud, please see...

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Early James Tree & Co Leather Tape Measure - 30ft
Early James Tree & Co Leather Tape Measure - 30ft
  • £75.00
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Early James Tree & Co Leather Tape Measure - 30ft

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  • £75.00

A super, old, early, rare (we believe extremely rare) James Tree & Co Leather Tape Measure with a 30ft tape. The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches with just feet measurements on the rear of the tape. According to the Science Museum Group, James Tree & Co manufactured 1851-1895. ...

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Hockley Abbey Leather Tape Measure No. 250 - 66ft
Hockley Abbey Leather Tape Measure No. 250 - 66ft
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Hockley Abbey Leather Tape Measure No. 250 - 66ft

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An old Hockley Abbey Leather Tape Measure No 250 with a 66ft tape. The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches with link measurements on the rear of the tape.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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John Rabone Tape Measure No. 400 - 50ft
John Rabone Tape Measure No. 400 - 50ft
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John Rabone Tape Measure No. 400 - 50ft

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A nice old John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 400 with a 50ft tape. The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches with link measurements on the rear of the tape.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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John Rabone Tape Measure No. 401 - 66ft
John Rabone Tape Measure No. 401 - 66ft
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John Rabone Tape Measure No. 401 - 66ft

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A nice old John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 401 with a 66ft tape and a 'Patent' winder. The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches with link measurements on the rear of the tape.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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John Rabone Tape Measure No. 401 - 66ft
John Rabone Tape Measure No. 401 - 66ft
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John Rabone Tape Measure No. 401 - 66ft

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A nice old John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 401 with a 66ft tape and a 'Patent' winder. The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches with link measurements on the rear of the tape.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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John Rabone Tape Measure No. 391 - 33ft
John Rabone Tape Measure No. 391 - 33ft
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John Rabone Tape Measure No. 391 - 33ft

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A nice old John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 391 with a 33ft tape. The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches with link measurements on the rear of the tape.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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Hockley Abbey John Rabone Tape Measure No. 260 - 33ft
Hockley Abbey John Rabone Tape Measure No. 260 - 33ft
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Hockley Abbey John Rabone Tape Measure No. 260 - 33ft

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  • £35.00

A nice old Hockley Abbey John Rabone Leather Tape Measure No. 260 with a 33ft tape. The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches with link measurements on the rear of the tape.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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Chesterman Treble Leather Tape Measure No. 1534 - 33ft
Chesterman Treble Leather Tape Measure No. 1534 - 33ft
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Chesterman Treble Leather Tape Measure No. 1534 - 33ft

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An old 'Treble' no. 1534 leather tape measure. The 'Treble' range of tape measures were made by Chesterman. The cloth tape is marked out in feet and inches.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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Chesterman Leather Tape Measure - 66ft
Chesterman Leather Tape Measure - 66ft
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Chesterman Leather Tape Measure - 66ft

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An old 66ft Chesterman leather cased measuring tape. The tape itself is marked out in feet and inches to face and link measurements on the rear.   Condition: please see photos for condition.

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