Antique, Lawn Tennis Court Tape Measure
Antique, Lawn Tennis Court Tape Measure
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Rare Lawn Tennis Court Tape Measure.
This useful tool is made of brass with a 78' canvas tape. The front is printed with the measurements of a singles and doubles lawn tennis court with the net height and post positions. Anyone with a lawn large enough could purchase a complete boxed set with the necessary equipment and set up a lawn tennis court. The tennis tape measure was a vital piece of equipment to do this accurately. The measure with trade mark - two arrows within a shield, which is possibly the mark of A.W. Gamage, Holborn.
Dimensions:
1850-1899
Circa 1890's
Brass
United Kingdom
The surface with age related wear, first 2" of the tape has been replaced at some stage.
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