Carved Burl-cased Tape Measure

Description:

Carved Burl-cased Tape Measure, America, 19th century, the burl body holding a cloth tape measure with brass crank, with stacked carved heart, diamond, spade, and club decoration, and "JAC/F.28/10," with whalebone mounts, lg. 5 1/2 in.

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The property of Carolyn and Tom Porter
Estimate $600-800


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