A Fine Early 20thC Carved Bone Novelty Tape Measure in the Form of a Mermaid sub-Curios the sign reading “Gipsy Smith

the sign reading “Gipsy Smith Romany Palmist

darkened long hair and beard

though there is wear to the brass work plate

There is flaking and this will continue unless treated

A Fine Early 20thC Carved Bone Novelty Tape Measure in the Form of a Mermaid sub-Curios the sign reading “Gipsy SmithOrigin: 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