Rabone & Sons had its origins in Birmingham, as rule and tool makers. The business was continued by John Rabone and his (John's) grandson, Eric Rabone. It worked under the name of John Rabone & Sons c1784-1953, becoming a public company in 1948. Control of the business remained with the Rabone family until 1962. In 1963 the company merged with a toolmaker from Sheffield to become Rabone Chesterman. The name E. M. Lock has been carved into the leather on one side. Edith May Lock was the mother of Arthur Lock who served in the 2/23 RD Australian Infantry Battalion, known as "Albury's Own".This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A retractable wire measuring tape with leather casing and brass centre and winding handle. The tape is 66 feet in length. The manufacture's name, John Rabone & Sons, is inscribed around the centre circle as well as the Number 401 and 66FTAround centre circle "JOHN RABONE & SONS/BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND". In the centre "NO401 66FT" On opposite side around centre circle "RABONE'S METALLIC WIRED TAPE". Engraved into the surface "E.M.Lock"world war 11, john rabone and sons, wired measuring tape

Lost on maiden voyage 40 miles from Cape Otway. A brass measuring tape recovered from the wreck of the Shombergclippers, schomberg, measuring tape

A retractable tape measure inside a cream disc. On the front of the tape measure is a round red sticker. In the middle of the sticker is a red button for retracting tape measure. Eyelets are placed at every number between 0 and 10, then at 10 centimeter intervals. 1 white measuring tape with red markings and numbers including tactile raised eyelets inside cream round containerRotary 1.5 Futuba Measureassistive devices, rotary

8681.1 - Metal measuring tape.

60 inch linen measuring tapeDean Linen Made in England

This stock measurer would have been used on a farm during the first half of the 20th century. A similar item with decimal measurements may perhaps be used today though mechanized weighing machines are now available. This stock tape measure has no known local significance but it is an interesting item and has its place in the history of agriculture in the district. It will be useful for display. This is a glassfibre measuring tape (imperial measure) in a circular brass holder. The tape has a metal clip at the end. The tape is yellow on one side (measuring weight of pigs) and red on the other side (measuring weight of cattle). The holder has a winding mechanism on the top attached by a brass screw. There is a knob on the winder to hold while turning the winder to bring out the tape to the measurement required and to retract it back into the holder. The holder has a black ridged pattern around the sides. The maker’s marks are etched into the back of the container and printed on the tape. ‘We –Bo’ ‘Comb Maal” On tape: ‘We-Bo Made in Denmark’ ‘Live weight of pigs in lbs in relation to chest-measure in inches’ ‘Live weight of cattle in lbs in relation to chest-measure in inches’ stock tape measure, history of warrnambool, agricultural history

Wooden expandable tape measure. measuring instruments, tape measures

Catalogue of hand tools - screwdrivers, planes, hammers, knives, spirit levels, hacksaws, measuring tapes, gardening tools, lawn mowers, with price list.Printed Catalogue of hand tools.turner industries, lawnmowers, tools

At an unidentified event, a member of the Joint Action Team staffs a Flexibility Testing stand. Using a measuring tape, she measures the distance between a woman's ear and shoulder.B&W photo of a woman using a measuring tape to measure the distance between another woman's ear and shoulder. Behind them is a display board with the words "Flexibility testing", "Arthritis Foundation of Victoria", the telephone number "862 2555", and various sketch drawings with corresponding text.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, joint action team, jag, flexibility testing, joint health, muscle health, muscle tension, mobility, movement, assessment, measurement

Prior to the development of standardized tape measures, tapes such as these were marked by hand. The popularity of Tunbridge ware in the first half of the 19th century is closely connected with the enthusiasm of Royalty and fashionable society for taking the sea waters at Brighton, causing a growth in visitor numbers and the production of souvenirs Tunbridge stickware products were very popular in the 1840's to 1860's. This tape measure demonstrates the wood working technique and was produced as a tape measure in that era.Small cylindrical Tunbridge ware tape measure holder. Lid of inlaid mosaic timbers, body of grained timber with slit to allow red silk tape measure through. Tape marked in inchesTape measurements are in inchestape measure, tunbridge stickware

These steel Surveying measuring tapes were used by members of the Royal Australian Survey Corps (surveyors and chainmen) for simple short length measurements between points..1 A 100m steel Surveying measuring tape rolled in a green canvass cover. The tape is 3mm in width. The first 3m replaces a broken section with yellow and red tape. .2 Green Canvas cover to hold the rolled-up steel tape.Labelled "R.REES"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt

This tape measure is designed to indicate measurements by feel. The 150cm tape is marked by small eyelets at every cm, medium eyelets at 5 cm and two eyelets at every 10cm. 1 white measuring tape with black markings and numbers including tactile raised eyeletsassistive devices, recreation

This flexible measuring tape was used by the SEC Victoria in the mid to late 1900's. It was in a period before digital measuring instruments were in use. This is a 33ft long tape measure and would have been used by the construction workers when building the Kiewa Valley Hydro System. The warning details (embossed into the leather covering) was to warn users to be careful not to use the tape near live electricity terminals or linkages. This tape was produced mainly for wooden structures and not electricity conductive material. This was during the 1950's to 1960's.This imperial tape measure is very significant to the Kiewa Valley as it was used in the construction of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Scheme of the 1950's-1960's. It provides evidence that small measuring equipment used in the construction and the continuing maintenance of the scheme was of the imperial measure and used by construction workers who remained and settled in the town of Mount Beauty and Kiewa Valley long after the construction period. This flexible metallic measuring tape (33 ft in length) is contained in a round circular leather bound container. It has brass fittings (winder and tape guide) and is stitched with heavy grade twine. The tape measure is graduated in feet and inches on one side and yards on the other. Embossed in the leather casing"MADE IN ENGLAND" and around the inner circle "HOCKLEY ABBEY" and "JOHN RABONE & SONS"imperial tape measure, distance measures, imperial tools

Prior to the development of standardized tape measures, tapes such as these were marked by hand. Hand carved ivory tape measure with faded blue silk ribbon hand marked. Decorative ivory spindle to rewind the tape. tape measure, ivory

Prior to the development of standardized tape measures, tapes such as these were marked by hand. The tape in this tape measure has probably been replaced. Turned ivory tools were made in China for the European market in the mid 1800's and were popular as displays of social statusRepresents the sewing tools of the era.Tape measure in a pierced ivory barrel. Green ribbon tape (no marks visible) has a bone stopper glued to the endtape measure, ivory

Prior to the development of standardized tape measures, tapes such as these were marked by hand. Represents the sewing tools of the era and the prevalence of them as souvenirsTape measure in a rectangular mother of pearl box. Five sides are mother of pearl veneer. Base covered with paper. Brass handle on front to wind the pale blue tape which is hand marked in inches (1-18, 27,36). End of tape stitched over tiny wooden rod. Souvenir. tape measure, mother of pearl

Rare advertising tape measure for Wright & Neil's Melbourne Drapery Store (?1894-1911) whose premises were purchased in 1911 by Myers Ltd This was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by descendants of the Leviny family of Castlemaine. Ernest Leviny was a significant goldsmith and jeweller in the young colony, his single daughters lived in the family home "Buda' and were very creative artists in many art forms. Rare advertising tape measure for Wright & Neil's Melbourne Drapery Store (?1894-1911) This was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by descendants of the Leviny family of Castlemaine, an imortant artisitic family of VictoriaRound metal silver coloured spring loaded tape measure. Tape is marked in inches in blue. Metal ring pull. Yellow labels front and versoWRIGHT & NEIL'S, 314-320 BOURKE ST, MELBOURNE. (VERSO) FOR FAMOUS DAINTY W&N WHITE UNDERCLOTHINGtape measure, melbourne drapers, levinhy family, wright & neil's

Tape measure was donated by donor's niece. It had belonged to her uncle Philip BennetSilver tape measure by Turner, Lufkin and Mezurall. Retractable. Imperial measure.Turner, Lufkinhandcrafts, dressmaking, buildings, fittings

Linen Measuring Tape (Imperial) in leather covered case with winding handle on one sidestawell

Prior to metrication, a variety of 66 foot (1 chain) tapes were standard issue for measuring timber. This unit was made in about 1910 The woven tape is reinforced with metal strands to prevent stretching.circular stitched leather container housing 66 feet of fabric measuring tape with brass fittingsOn both sides of container: Chesterman Sheffield England On brass pop-out winder: 66FT On fabric tape: Chesterfield Sheffield England Metallic 57

This tape measure was probably produced for, and used by, tradesmen such as carpenters and builders. In 1821 James Chesterman patented a tape measure that used a spring for rewinding the tape and the makers of large tape measures have used this method for nearly 200 years now. This item has no known local provenance but is retained as an interesting example of a common household and industrial item from the past but one which in an updated version is still in use today.This is a metal tape measure (in inches) enclosed in a circular-shaped leather covering. In the centre of the leather cover is a metal mechanism for rewinding the tape. The tape has a metal ring at its end. The leather is very rubbed and the tape is rusty. There is printing embossed on both sides of the leather cover. ‘Chesterman Ltd Sheffield England’ ‘66 ft’household items warrnambool

c1880 This tiny tape measure, in Imperial measurements, was part of a Victorian era lady's sewing basket. The case is of polished timber, and the little winder, to retract the tape, is made of brass with a small ivory handleEarly settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant producing their own food and making their farm equipment and clothing. The women of these families were skilful in all craftwork.c1880 this tiny, retractable, tape measure, in Imperial measure, is made of polished timber with a brass winder and ivory handle. Imperial ‘inch’ measurements on tape dressmaking, tape measure, sewing, craftwork, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh cheltenham

A tape measure which marks the death of Prince Albert in 1861 and its spring activated retractor was an important new development replacing spindles or handles to rewind the tapeA souvenir of the Prince Consort's death. Its construct demonstrates new technologies of photography, thinner glass and a the spring activated retractorWooden cylindrical tape measure holder in the form of a fishing reel. Brass winding handle. Cotton tape measured in inches 0-36in. Brass pull ring.tape measure, prince albert's death

Carpenter's Tape Measure in leather case.trades, carpentry

White tape measure with black printing in Inches.tape measures

A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet or 22 yards. This is a statute measure in the United Kingdom. One link is 100th part of a chain, which is 7.92 inches (20.1 cm). The chain and link became standard surveyors' units of length and crossed to the colonies from the United Kingdom. The chain is the unit of linear measurement for the survey of the public lands as prescribed by law. In Australia most building lots in the past were a quarter of an acre, measuring one chain by two and a half chains. Also street frontages, roads, laneways. The chain also survives as the length of a cricket pitch, being the distance between the stumps. Surveyors and residents of the Kiewa Valley used the Steel Band Surveyors Chain to measure distances when developing the land.Surveyors' steel band measuring tape, known as a 'standard band', or a 'steel band chain'.This chain consists of a long narrow strip of steel of uniform width of 3 mm and thickness of 0.3 to 0.6 mm. The chain itself is between 20 m and 30 m long.surveyors, surveyors chain, measurement of distance

The table was used in the Charing Cross Infant Welfare Centre. The Maternal and Child Health Service (Infant Welfare) began in Victoria in 1917 when, in response to high levels of infant morbidity and mortality, the first voluntary Infant Welfare Centres began to emerge. The first centres were established in Richmond and Carlton and received a Council subsidy.A table with an open box fixed to the top it 100 centimetres long 55 centimetres wide with 14 centimetre sides. The table was used to measure the length of babies to record growth. One end is shaped the fit a baby's head when it is lying on the table, the other end slides to the baby's feet. There is a 90 centimetre measuring tape fixed on to the table top.charing cross infant welfare, infant measuring table

A tape measure on a reel contained in a leather circular case with a brass winding mechanism.Embossed makers details on leather case, serial number engraved on brass winder.j. rabone & sons