Vintage Laars Heating
Chrome Metal Tape Measure
Small Sample Sized Novelty item
Case says Pat Pend Made in Japan
The tape itself says:
Jet – Idealine Made in USA
Still in Original Paper Box
Please see pictures for conditions I see a couple light scratches or side edges that look like tiny nicks. And one scratch above the red flame design..
Condition is very good since its still in its original box and does not appear to be used much if any.
This pulls out to 53″ fully extended  but requires coaxing back in by pulling at it a few times to get the spring working again if you pull it all the way out especially.
I don’t generally pull these all the way out as a rule since it is an older item that may stick but I did need to check actual length for listing.
I only did that this one time to check the length for the description…the tape is steel type metal, and the case is chromed metal with advertising plates intset with a bezel type rim.
This is more of a Novelty item not an item I recommend for actual use.
I used to collect these little tape measures years ago but am downsizing the collection now.