Victorian bicycle tape measure.


This is a Victorian bicycle tape measure.

An antique, circa 1890, tape measure.

The bicycle spins as the tape is pulled and wound back. The condition is excellent.

The pedals, seat, and handlebars with beads are completely intact.

The origin is German. The mechanism is windup and is excellent.

The size is approximately 1.5”x1.25” The material is brass.

This design can be seen on page 113 in Collecting FIgural Tape Measures by Arbittier & Morphy.