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Range Measuring Retractable Spring-Loaded Steel Tape By Chesterman.

Item#: SLG472

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This very early (circa 1880) chromed tape contains a retractable spring-loaded steel tape equipped with a toggle lock made to measures scaled distances. Engraved on the tape are 4 scales: 1/10000; 1/20000; 1/40000; 1/80000 yards. Inscribed on the case: J. Chesterman Sheffield. James Chesterman founded his Sheffield Company in 1820. The tape was distributed by J.H. Steward, London.