2017/003
33 ft fabric measuring tape in moulded brown leather box case
c.1900
33 ft fabric measuring tape in moulded brown leather box case made by Henry Barnascone & Son, Sheffield. Graduated in half inches and links.
There are 6 ft of tape missing.
Henry Barnascone and his brother Lewis were Swiss emigrants who settled in Sheffield in early 1800’s. Henry was a cutler active 1868-1883. From 1884 the firm became H. Barnascone & Son and from 1901 to 1934 H. Barnascone & Sons (Ltd from 1909). The firm used the trade mark EMPIRE.
| Acquisition Number | 2017/003 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | 33 ft fabric measuring tape in moulded brown leather box case |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1900 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | "Henry Barnascone & Son / Empire / Sheffield" and "33FT". |
| Dimensions (mm) | Case: 85 (dia) x 27 |
| Donor | Professor Roland Paxton FMBE PhD DEng FRSE CEng FICE, Edinburgh |
| Date Donated | February 2017 |
| Materials | Leather, brass, steel and fabric |
| Condition | Fair (6 ft missing from tape) |
| Display Location |
