Please help me ID this!

[Vint]

Can anyone help me identify this retractable spring-loaded steel tape?
The tape is 64 inches long and there is no any measering marks on it.
Thank you.

[Neil]

Most likely used when you just need to compare distances rather than measure them.  For instance in a game of bowls.

They made all sorts of tapes, rules, levels etc.  I have a couple of their rules.

Here's a bit of background... http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=2746-rab&cid=-1#-1

Its a lovely looking thing 

[Benner]

The bowls thing would be my guess as well.  I have something similar that was my Grandads.  I'll get some pics up.

[Hedge Kid]

No idea what it is I'm afraid but it is a lovely item and made in my home town  which makes me proud 

[Neil]

As this thread has been re-awakened can we have those pics now please Ben

The bowls thing would be my guess as well.  I have something similar that was my Grandads.  I'll get some pics up.

[J-sews]

Damn slacker anyhow...

[Benner]

 

[John]

Fail 

[Benner]

Today I promise! 

It is nowhere near as pretty though.  Probably the most overhyped pic in MTO history 

[Benner]

A quick pic

[John]

Lol Ben that was made in my home town Redditch Terry's was known here for  Anglepoise Lamps  


[edit] And I believe Terry's springs(as they're known) are still going today 

[Neil]

My Dad had a red one.  Think I'll take Vint's if its OK with you

[nuphoria]

That's lovely. I think Rabone stuff in good condition is fairly collectable. Having looked for a nice old tape measure for a while, I was surprised to see the prices they go for 

[Neil]

I have a couple of their tapes and rules.  I'll have to check out what they're worth

[XXet]

it was made in the early 1900's I found one that is almost exact to it.......http://www.tias.com/10925/PictPage/3923712146.html

this link has a johnny walker pic on it but it is the same model as yours....hope this helps

[Neil]

That is very similar, thanks for the info.