Cape Cod Fish Celluloid Figural Tape Measure

Updated October 16, 2026

This auction ended on October 20, 2026. See upcoming auctions from Byward Collectibles.
Lot number60
AuctionByward Collectibles & Vintage Paper - October Selections
DateOctober 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Auction houseByward Collectibles
LocationOttawa

Dimensions: 4 1/2" L x 1 1/2" H Condition Report: Good pre-owned condition with wear commensurate with age and use. There is wear to the painted finish and lettering. The tape is present, but the mechanism has not been tested in order to preserve the internal parts. Sold as a collectible item, not as a working tool. Please review images carefully, as they form part of the description. Type: Figural tape measure / sewing collectible Quantity: 1 Subject: Fish Theme: Cape Cod, coastal souvenir and sewing Material: Celluloid Finish: Painted Marks: Partial "I was caught at Cape Cod Mass" lettering Origin: Likely Germany based on the form and material; unmarked Style: Figural coastal souvenir Features: Molded fish form; painted finish; Cape Cod souvenir wording; measuring tape present but untested Search Tags: Cape Cod fish, fish tape measure, celluloid tape measure, figural tape measure, sewing tape measure, vintage sewing, sewing collectible, sewing notion, figural sewing tool, coastal souvenir, Cape Cod Mass, Cape Cod Massachusetts, I was caught at Cape Cod, molded fish, painted celluloid, celluloid sewing tool, tape measure collectible, likely German, German celluloid Buyer's Premium: 20% PayPal invoice sent once shipping costs are calculated No handling fees In-House Shipping: Shipping costs are determined by destination and paid by the winning bidder Shipping estimates provided upon request USA: USPS via Canada Post / Tariffs included / No brokerage fees Canada: Canada Post

Cape Cod Fish Celluloid Figural Tape Measure

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