Rare original antique sewing tape measure — inside adorable brass bird!
Retractable tape pulls out and rewinds flawlessly and perfectly!  Worm in bird's mouth cranks the tape.  End of tape has a metal roll stop firmly in place. 

Outer robin's egg colored celluloid shell is in 2 pieces - It was cracked and a piece broke off when I was handling it. The 2 pieces can be glued back together but I didn't dare messing with it.

Very fine details on the bird.  It measures approximately 2" long, and has a hefty feel as it's metal. Simply an enchanting collectible piece.  Fabric tape is in very good condition, and print is very clear even after all these years. It has inches on one side, and metric on other side.