Rare Tailor's Ribbon—signed And Dated November 20, 1765, By The Controller—spain, Cádiz
Rare tailor's tape measure
Signed and dated by inspector Francisco de Arenas
Spain, Cádiz, November 20, 1765
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Reel: ~8 x ~4.5 cm
Preserved length of the tape: ~185 cm
In good overall condition
The first 7 graduations are missing
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Beautiful boxwood barrel-shaped spool
Yellow silk tape, marked in ink with Spanish inches (pulgada, approximately 2 cm)
Valuable handwritten note at the end of the ribbon:
Cadiz nov[emb]re 20, 1765 as / Fran[cis]co de Joseph de Arenas
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It appears that Francisco de Arenas served as a currency inspector in Cádiz between 1737 and 1771; indeed, his hallmark appears on several pieces of silverware.
Given his endorsement on this ribbon, it is likely that he also served as inspector of weights and measures.
Signed and dated by inspector Francisco de Arenas
Spain, Cádiz, November 20, 1765
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Reel: ~8 x ~4.5 cm
Preserved length of the tape: ~185 cm
In good overall condition
The first 7 graduations are missing
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Beautiful boxwood barrel-shaped spool
Yellow silk tape, marked in ink with Spanish inches (pulgada, approximately 2 cm)
Valuable handwritten note at the end of the ribbon:
Cadiz nov[emb]re 20, 1765 as / Fran[cis]co de Joseph de Arenas
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It appears that Francisco de Arenas served as a currency inspector in Cádiz between 1737 and 1771; indeed, his hallmark appears on several pieces of silverware.
Given his endorsement on this ribbon, it is likely that he also served as inspector of weights and measures.
690 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 8
Width: 4,5
Reference (ID): 1808067
Availability: In stock
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