Wonderful Vintage Chesterman Tape Measure 100ft
Made in Sheffield England
It has been personalised with W.T.S but very lightly on back - adds to the charm of this piece.
It has measurements in feet and inches on one side of the tap and links on the other.
The unit is based on Gunter's chain, a metal chain 66 feet long with 100 links, that was formerly used in land surveying.
It has a wonderful leather patina. Due to the age as excepted there is some wear to the case and tape which has slightly lifted at the start of the tape, I thought best for the next custodom to decide if they want to glue or leave as it is as it may make it worse! Please see all the images.
Dimensions:
Diameter across : 15 cm approx