Two vegetable ivory tape measures

Tape measures. British, c.1870. With original silk tapes. Both made from vegetable ivory or known now as corozo nut used to imitate ivory excellent for crisp carving.

Priced individually

Approx 1 Inch

Approx 3 cm

Tape measure on left carved like a pineapple is £55

Tape on the right contains a peep. £65.