Howard Carter's Own Tape Measure!

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Seller: Adam Andrusier Autographs ABA PADA, London, United KingdomAdam Andrusier Autographs ABA PADA

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The tape measure almost certainly used by Carter on Tutenkamun Howard Carter’s personally owned 100 foot antique tape measure, leather, approximately 6″ X 6″, with ‘Chesterman, Sheffield, England’ embossed on both sides. At the centre is a brass catch which is used to draw the tape back in; at the side is a brass tag, which is used to draw the tape out. The tape itself is rather toned, and has clearly been put to much use — one can safely assume that it was used to measure Tutenkhamun himself! The leather casing is marked and scuffed in a few places, otherwise is in fine condition. Originating from Howard Carter’s estate, sold at Bonhams in 2012. Together with a signed letter from Carter’s great nephew, attesting to the provance. An extraordinary artifact.

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Title
Howard Carter's Own Tape Measure!
Author
Howard Carter
Condition
Very Good
Binding
No Binding

Adam Andrusier Autographs ABA PADA

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With over fifteen years of experience in authenticating autographs, Adam Andrusier Autographs are internationally recognised autograph dealers specialising in high quality signed photographs, autograph letters and signed documents. We are well-established on the autograph market and take part in autograph shows several times a year in both the USA and the UK. The recently-released novel by Zadie Smith entitled ¿The Autograph Man¿ is dedicated to Adam Andrusier. Our web site contains a broad selection of our inventory, which concentrates most particularly on the arts. Autographs of composers, artists, writers and historical figures are our speciality. Vintage film autographs and rare jazz autographs are also represented…

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