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$125 USDVintage Figural Celluloid Tape Measure - Sailing Ship
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This ship with billowing sails is an old tape measure made in Japan. Simply detailed with sails, rigging and flags, it is a nice nautical representation. JAPAN is molded onto the lower back. It is maroon in color with blue and gold highlights. The white cloth tape has inches on one side and centimeters on the other and is marked; Japan. It measures about 2 1/4" tall and 2 1/8" across and is in good condition with very minimal wear. The celluloid is not split or cracked. The tape pulls out and ...
$68 USDVintage Figural Tape Measure - Trout from Catalina
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This celluloid trout is an old tape measure and also a souvenir of Catalina. It's a fairly colorful fish with pink and gray. It is embossed JAPAN with a fleur-de-lis on one side plus it is stamped on the bottom. The white cloth tape which is also marked Japan has inch increments on both sides. This was probably from the late 1940's or early 50's. It measures about 4 1/4" long and 1 3/8" high and is in good condition with very minimal wear. The celluloid is not split or cracked. The tape is in ...
$22 USDVintage Japanese Celluloid Pig Figures
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
These two old celluloid pigs were made to be figural tape measures but neither of them has a tape left. One pig lives in a shoe that has a flamingo painted on the front of it. It is marked Made in Occupied Japan on the bottom and measures about 2 1/4" high. The seams are closed on this one. The other fat pig has flowers painted on its side and a purple spot on its forehead. It is stamped Japan on the bottom of its foot and measures about 1 1/2" high. The seam up the back on this one is open. ...
$160 USDVintage Celluloid Pheasant Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This colorful pheasant is an old tape measure. The beautiful bird is sitting on a wall with two chicks below. It is marked Japan on one side of the celluloid at the bottom edge of the wall and on the cloth tape. The white cloth tape is also marked Japan. It measures about 2 1/4" high. The celluloid and paint are in very good condition showing almost no wear. The tape has lightly worn edges at the start and pulls out and retracts wells. It has inches on one side and millimeters on the other. The ...
$125 USDVintage Figural Tape Measure - Sailfish
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This celluloid fish is an old tape measure. The sailfish with its large fin is more unusual than the more common trout. It has remnants of a blue decal on one side and was probably a souvenir from someplace. It is marked JAPAN on the bottom. The yellow cloth tape which is also marked Japan has inch increments on both sides. This was probably from the late 1940's or early 50's. It measures about 4 3/4" long and 2" high and is in good condition with very minimal paint wear. The celluloid is not ...
$145 USDVintage Celluloid Clock Figural Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This little clock is an old tape measure. The hands and numbers are painted on a black piece of celluloid which is applied to the translucent blue case. A celluloid tab pulls the white cloth tape out from the side. It has inches on one side and centimeters on the other and is marked Germany. It pulls out and retracts well. It measures about 1 1/8" tall and 2" across and in very nice condition with minimal wear. The cloth tape is slightly frayed at the beginning. The pictures are not shown at ...
$125 USDVintage Pink Celluloid Puppy Dog Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This chubby puppy is an old celluloid tape measure. He seems to be waving his right paw and has the left one on his hip. He's wearing a little painted cap and bow tie. The color of the celluloid is an orangish hot pink and he's standing on a pale pink base which houses the tape. It was probably made in Japan between the 1930's and 50's. The white cloth tape has inches on one side and centimeters on the other. It pulls out and retracts well with lightly frayed edges. The celluloid is in good ...
$220 USDVintage Spaniel Figural Celluloid Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This celluloid dog that looks like some type of spaniel is an old tape measure. A collection could be made of just dogs when it comes to figural tape measures. This one is very nice and has a lot of character with its long ears. The white cloth tape is marked Japan and is probably from the 1930's to the 1950's. It measures about 2 3/8" high and both the celluloid and paint are in very good condition showing minimal wear. The tape has worn edges from years of use but pulls out and retracts wells. ...
$280 USDVintage Celluloid Gondola Figural Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This is a nice old celluloid tape measure in the shape of a gondola. It has a bit of an Egyptian motif including what looks like a phoenix or other bird on the bow. It is made of a blue celluloid which was apparently covered with a pink/red paint and then cleaned off leaving the paint in the recesses to bring out the detail. Behind the head of the bird is a white bakelite pull which is attached to the white cloth tape which pulls out and retracts well. It has inches on one side and centimeters ...
$172 USDVintage Figural Celluloid Alligator Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This fun celluloid alligator looks like it could be an old letter opener but in fact it's a tape measure. The celluloid is stamped, albeit blurred; Made in Japan as well as having the fleur-de-lis logo. The yellow cloth tape is attached to his lower jaw and has inches on both sides with a triangle, SKK logo. It measures about 7 1/2" long and is in very good condition. The tape pulls out and retracts well. The pictures are not shown at actual size. Please refer to the description for actual ...
$385 USDVintage Celluloid Dog Figural Tape Measure- Bonzo
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This funny looking dog is the rowdy comic character Bonzo. It is made of celluloid and is an old tape measure that was made in Germany. Bonzo was an English comic character created by George E. Studdy. He was first drawn by Studdy in the early 1920's for The Sketch and was so popular that the funny looking dog was highly marketed. On this tape, Bonzo's tongue is what you use to pull the tape out. One side of the white cloth tape has inches and the other side is in centimeters and is marked ...
$118 USDVintage Celluloid Indian Boy Figural Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This colorful old celluloid Indian head is a tape measure made in Japan. The little brave with full headdress sits on a pink celluloid base that houses the tape measure. The bottom of the base is a multi colored piece of celluloid. The yellow cloth tape has inches on one side and centimeters on the other and is marked Japan. It measures about 1 9/16" high and the base is about 1 1/4" in diameter. The paint and celluloid are in very good condition having no damage and showing almost no wear. The ...
$225 USDVintage Scotty Dog Figural Celluloid Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This celluloid dog is an old tape measure. It looks like it might be a Scotty or maybe a Schnauzer, standing on a tree stump. The white cloth tape has inches on one side and centimeters on the other and is marked Japan. It pulls out and retracts well and is probably from the 1930's to the 1950's. A collection could be made of just dogs when it comes to figural tape measures. It measures about 2 ¼” high and about 2” nose to tail. Both the celluloid and paint are in very good condition showing ...
$89 USDVintage Figural Celluloid Tape Measure - Black Bear
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This realistic looking bear, walking on all fours, is an old celluloid tape measure. It is marked JAPAN on his belly and was probably made between the 1930's and 1950's. The white cloth pulls out and retracts wells and is incremented on both sides. The celluloid is in good condition but the paint shows minor wear with the bluish black having scuffs showing through to the pink celluloid. The tape is in good condition. The pictures are not shown at actual size. Please refer to the description for ...
$145 USDVintage Celluloid Fruit Basket Figural Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This colorful old figural tape measure is in the shape of a wicker basket filled with ripe fruit. The celluloid is nicely detailed and the colors of the fruit are vivid. There are bunches of green and purple grapes, a pear and a plum and two other items which could be apples or perhaps peaches. The small metal tab that comes out the side of the basket pulls out the yellow cloth tape measure. It has inches on one side and centimeters on the other and is stamped Germany. It measures about 1 ½” in ...
$225 USDVintage Figural Girl with Dog Celluloid Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This cute little girl is an old celluloid tape measure. She is wearing a colorful hat and is carrying a basket of flowers on one arm. A small dog is jumping up on her other side. On the back, embossed in the celluloid is; JAPAN with a "T" in an oval trademark. It was probably made between the 1930's and 50's. It is in very nice condition with minimal wear. The white cloth tape is marked JAPAN. It is in good working condition with minimal fraying and retracts wells. The pictures are not shown at ...
$150 USDVintage Celluloid Figural Tape Measure - Large Flower
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This old celluloid daisy like flower houses a tape measure. The petal colors are bright, sort of a hot pink with dark blue detailing with a textured white center. The cloth tape measure has inches on one side and metric on the other which is stamped GERMANY. It measures about 1 3/4" in diameter and 7/8" at the highest point. The celluloid is in good condition with minor wear. There is a small crack at the bottom of the slot where the tape comes out. The tape pulls out and retracts wells with ...
$45 USDVintage Figural Celluloid Tape Measure - Pig with Hat
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This fat pink pig wearing a red top hat and walking on all fours is an old celluloid tape measure. It is also a souvenir of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The white cloth tape is marked Japan and has inches on one side and centimeters on the other. The celluloid and colors are in very good condition. The tape pulls out and retracts wells and shows minimal wear. The pictures are not shown at actual size. Please refer to the description for actual measurements. Don't forget to check out the other antique and ...
$215 USDVintage Celluloid Comic Character Tape Measure - Daisy
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This comical old celluloid dog is Daisy from the Dagwood and Blondie comic strip. It is also a figural tape measure and has great personality with its big eyes and tiny perky ears. The white cloth tape is marked Japan and has inches on one side and millimeters on the other. It measures about 2" high and is in very good condition with minimal wear and good gloss. His snout is a little dull. It still has the celluloid "tail" which is the tab for pulling out the tape. The tape pulls out and ...
$115 USDVintage Celluloid Figural Tape Measure - Small Cottage
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This comfy looking celluloid house is an old tape measure. It is nicely detailed with green plants climbing up the walls. The back of the house has a small logo and the word JAPAN. The white cloth tape pulls out from the side, not the chimney which is unusual. It has inch increments on both sides and is marked; Made in Occupied Japan. It measures about 1 3/4" tall and 1 1/2" across and in nice condition with minimal wear and no damage to the celluloid. The paint on the roof is two tone where ...
$165 USDVintage Celluloid Figural Tape Measure- Terrier with Pup
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This cute old celluloid tape measure has a large terrier type dog sitting on a base with a little puppy at its feet. The base has a textured design and is embossed Japan along the lower edge of one side. The white cloth tape is marked in inches on one side and centimeters on the other and is also marked Japan. It measures about 2” high and the base is about 1 ¾” by 1 1/8”. The paint and celluloid are in very good condition with minimal wear. The tape pulls out and retracts well and is in good ...
$145 USDVintage Squirrel with Nut, Figural Celluloid Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This cute little squirrel is an old celluloid tape measure. The nut he holds is the pull for the tape. His colors are vivid although one side is more subdued than the other. On the bottom of his feet is stamped with the original price of 29 cents. The white cloth tape is marked JAPAN and pulls out and retracts wells. It was made in the late 1940's to early 50's It measures about 1 7/8" tall and is in good condition with minor wear. There is an open space at the base of the tail and one at his ...
$215 USDVintage Figural Celluloid Tape Measure - Terriers in Basket
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This old celluloid tape measure has two adorable dogs in what looks like a wicker basket. The dogs have nice detail. The one looks like a sad puppy. The white cloth tape which is marked Japan has inch increments on both sides. I believe this is from the 1930's - 40's. It measures about 2 3/8" high celluloid and is in very good condition showing almost no wear. The tape has lightly worn edges from years of use but pulls out and retracts wells. The pictures are not shown at actual size. Please ...
$185 USDVintage Celluloid Figural Tape Measure- Baby on Chamber Pot
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This old celluloid tape measure is of a little blue eyed baby with rosy checks sitting on a painted pink chamber pot. He isn't wearing a stitch of clothing and he looks a little perplexed with his finger in his mouth. It is very faintly stamped Japan on the bottom. The white cloth tape is marked in inches on both sides with 1/16" increments and is marked Japan. It measures about 1 1/2" high and the base is about 1 1/8" in diameter. The paint and celluloid are in very good condition with minimal ...
$115 USDVintage Celluloid Figural Tape Measure - Little Indian Brave
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This old celluloid Indian head is a tape measure made in Japan. The little Indian boy is wearing a full headdress and sits on a pale green celluloid base that houses the tape measure. Stamped lightly into the bottom it reads; JAPAN. The yellow cloth tape has inches on one side and centimeters on the other. It pulls out and retracts well with almost no wear. It measures about 1 3/4" high and the base is about 1 1/4" in diameter. The paint and celluloid are in very good condition with minimal wear ...
$245 USDVintage Figural Girl with Winter Muff Celluloid Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This cute little girl is an old celluloid tape measure. She is dressed for winter wearing a colorful hat and coat with what appears to be a fur muff over her hands. She is also a souvenir of Arkansas with a decal on her back that reads; Souvenir of Springdale, Ark.. It was probably made between the 1930's and 50's. I find no country of origin. The white cloth tape is printed on both sides in inches. It was apparently printed a bit off on one side with the partial numbers at both the top and ...
$155 USDVintage Figural Celluloid Tape Measure - Girl in Flowered Dress
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This pretty lady is an old celluloid tape measure. She is dressed in a long dress which she is holding out to her sides. It is decorated with flowers and trimmed in pink. The white cloth tape is printed in inches on one side and millimeters on the other and is marked; Japan. The bottom of the celluloid base is marked; Made in Occupied Japan. It measures about 3” tall and is in good condition with minimal wear to the celluloid. There is a dent on the lower edge of the front of the base. The gold ...
$165 USDVintage Figural Celluloid Indian Boy with Tomahawk Tape Measure
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This old celluloid tape measure is in the form of a chubby Indian boy. The colorful little brave has wide eyes, a round figure, and is wearing a full feathered headdress. He is holding a small tomahawk and is nicely detailed with fringe on the sides of his pants and his pigtails down his back. On the back it is marked; Made in Japan with a "T" inside of an oval, logo. The yellow cloth tape pulls out from the side and has inches on one side and centimeters on the other and is marked Japan. It ...
$125 USDVintage Figural Celluloid Tape Measure - Fruit Basket with Handle
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This little celluloid fruit basket is an old figural tape measure. It looks like there is an apple, pear, grapes and a banana among the other fruit in the basket. The basket is adorned with a pretty bow on the handle. The painting is a bit crude and some of the colors are a bit weak. The celluloid is embossed JAPAN on one of the pieces of fruit. It has a white cloth tape which is marked with inches on one side and centimeters on the other and is marked; Japan. I believe it was made between the ...
$135 USDVintage Celluloid Tape Measure - Figural Fruit Basket with Handles
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Tape Measure:Figural
This little celluloid fruit basket is an old figural tape measure. The pile of fruit is in a “woven” basket with small handles on either side. There is a variety of fruit including pears and both green and purple grapes. I don’t find anywhere on the celluloid that it is marked. It has a white cloth tape which is marked with inches on both sides as well as; Japan. I believe it was made between the 1930's and 1950's. It measures about 1 ¼” high and about 2“ across at the handles. It is in very ...
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