{"product_id":"vintage-zippo-pocket-tape-measure-rule-farrell-materials-handling-machinery-box","title":"Vintage Zippo Pocket Tape Measure Rule Farrell Materials Handling Machinery Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original NOS vintage \u003cb\u003eZippo Rule retractable pocket tape measure (c. 1950s–1960s)\u003c\/b\u003e complete with its original presentation box. Housed in a brushed chrome metal case, this advertising piece features custom front enamel graphics reading \u003ci\u003e\"materials handling machinery by FARRELL\"\u003c\/i\u003e. Farrell was a company located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom of the casing is stamped \u003ci\u003e\"ZIPPO MFG. CO. BRADFORD, PA.\"\u003c\/i\u003e The flexible metal ruler extends cleanly and features clear inch markings alongside the Zippo script logo. This lot includes its original two-piece gold and black cardboard box marked \u003ci\u003e\"ZIPPO RULE \/ UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED\"\u003c\/i\u003e with the inner cardboard insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent vintage, showing crisp graphics, and no real significant surface wear to the tool. The retraction is a bit hesitant from storage, but the rule is flawless. The original box has some light wear from storage and two of the edges of the top are split as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Market Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53880600559930,"sku":"BM-1-AR","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/1895\/9674\/files\/20260806_111907.jpg?v=1786187620","url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarketantiques.com\/products\/vintage-zippo-pocket-tape-measure-rule-farrell-materials-handling-machinery-box","provider":"Black Market Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}