1911 tape measure

[Sandy Navas]

I am a believer that anything needs to be 100 years old or older to qualify as an antique. It is amazing the number of things you see advertised that don't meet that criteria yet are listed as antiques. Guess the proper way to list those would be as vintage.

Love your little measuring tape.

[HandsOffItsMine]

I am a believer that anything needs to be 100 years old or older to qualify as an antique. It is amazing the number of things you see advertised that don't meet that criteria yet are listed as antiques. Guess the proper way to list those would be as vintage.

Love your little measuring tape.

It does have to be 100 years old to be an antique but especially in the States, even Antique stores don't go by that. Just check it out when you're in their stores and read their tags. It's really shameful, but I stopped mentioning it to them years ago, been collecting since I was a child with my Mom.

The land lady was sold an "Antique" bed to go with her Highboy she brought with her from San Francisco, I had to see it! Drove to the other side of the island, took me all of 5 minutes to find the mfg stamp of 1984. lol, actually not to funny for her. It was nice looking, she bought if from a well off couple who lived in a rich area of Honolulu, but buyer beware and look with your eyes, not your heart.

[Jean Sewing Machine]

You have to be 100 years old to be an antique? I thought this WWII baby would qualify, but I guess I've got a way to go!

Nice find!

[Divine Daisy]

In the UK by law an antique is an item over 100 years old. If knowingly sold as such and it fails to be so it is a fake and an offence. If discribed as an antique and is under 100 years old it is an offence under the trades discription act. It doesn't stop tryers or the innocently confused but............. ignorance is no defence in law either

[rebeccas-sewing]

I love antiques! I started an oil lamp collection but stopped pretty quickly! No place to put them all. That's really neat measuring tape. Never see one that old.

[Divine Daisy]

this is the one I am lusting after and can't afford until I sell the Bronte country Quilt lol

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antique-Mo...11%26rk%3D3%26

[Winniesfriend]

How cute, I didnt realise they had tape measures like that back then, interesting hobby, thank you for sharing.

[sewmuchjan]

That is soo cool, thanks!!! I guess parts of my house definitely qualify!! The original part of the house ie. Kitchen, living/bedroom are over 100 years old!!!!! LOL can't sell it as an antique though!!!!!! LOL comes with very old termites!!!! LOL

Thanks Daisy.
Hugs,
Jan G.

[auntiemern]

Exactly!!! 100 yrs or older = antique, anything newer than that is vintage. Heck even stuff from the 50's is vintage and collectible, depending on what it is. Same with depression glass. Some of it is quite valuable but not antique, yet.

I am a believer that anything needs to be 100 years old or older to qualify as an antique. It is amazing the number of things you see advertised that don't meet that criteria yet are listed as antiques. Guess the proper way to list those would be as vintage.

Love your little measuring tape.

[Madeforyouinma11]

Ooo Daisy, thanks for posting a pic. I was out today and just got home a bit ago and thought I would check. It is sooooo cute! I also like the one on eBay. How many do you have, and what do they look like? You should have Mr D set them all together for a nice photo, after seeing this one, I would love to see the rest of them too.