A Fine Early 20thC Carved Bone Novelty Tape Measure in the Form of a Mermaid sub-Curios This form would have been

This form would have been diluted using alcohol

This is the story of fire team leader seal Raymond

the sign reading “Gipsy Smith Romany Palmist

was unable to get into any universities and as a result invited Eric to join him as a duo

darkened long hair and beard

A Fine Early 20thC Carved Bone Novelty Tape Measure in the Form of a Mermaid sub-Curios This form would have beenOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 20 Diameter: 1. 75 inches (at maximum) The small hand carved bone novelty tape measure intricately worked to form a mermaid, the finned tail retracting to 150cms 59 inches as the tape, the mermaid body acting as the housing with carved breasts, face, arms and long hair flanked by knob finials used to reel the tape back in. In very good overall condition with a beautiful