Invar metal tape measure, British, 1927

Made:
1927 in Sheffield
maker:
J Chesterman & Company Limited
Invar metal measuring band on spool, by J. Chesterman & Co. Ltd

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Invar metal measuring band on spool, by J. Chesterman & Co. Ltd
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Invar metal measuring band on spool, by J. Chesterman & Co. Ltd., Sheffield, England, 1927.

Details

Category:
Surveying
Object Number:
1928-1209
Materials:
steel (metal), invar (nickel iron alloy), leather and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 60 mm x 535 mm x 500 mm, 3.245kg
type:
tape measure
credit:
Stanley Tools; J. Chesterman & Co. Limited