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Lot 58:
Description
A novelty silver coloured tape measure modelled in the form of a standing pig with a polished finish. The hollow body features a retractable white flexible tape measure which extends from the underside. The tape is printed with black increments and numerals, featuring the text 100CM at the four-centimetre mark. The pig is designed with a curled tail that functions as a winder for the internal mechanism and stands on four integral legs. A silver-toned metal pull tab is attached to the lead end of the tape. There are no legible hallmarks or maker’s marks present on the exterior body.
Length: 5 cm
Height: 2.5 cm
Tape length: 100 cm.
Condition report:
The metal surface shows fine surface scratches and light tarnishing throughout. There is a small indentation visible on the lower belly near the front legs (photo 2). The tape measure is intact with minor creasing near the metal pull tab (photo 3). The pull tab shows signs of oxidation (photo 1).
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