Vintage Lufkin Tape Measure IDC International Design Corporation Promotional Pocket Tape
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Vintage Lufkin pocket tape measure for International Design Corporation in Troy, Michigan. Compact corporate gift in box with light wear and scratches.
Details
∙ Vintage promotional pocket tape measure in presentation box
∙ Brand: Lufkin
∙ Company name shown: International Design Corporation (IDC)
∙ Location printed on front: 2901 John R, Troy, Michigan 48083
∙ Format: compact square pocket tape / desk accessory
∙ Size: approximately 2 x 2 inches, as provided
∙ Materials: metal case with printed cream front panel; fitted cardboard gift box with red flocked insert
∙ Colors: silver-tone, black, cream, and bright red interior
∙ Style notes: clean late-20th-century corporate gift look with a compact executive desk-accessory feel
∙ Suggested uses: engineering memorabilia display, Detroit-area business collectible,
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
∙ Front company panel is clean and easy to read
∙ Metal edging still has a bright reflective finish
∙ Original fitted gift box is present
∙ Red interior insert presents well and holds the tape measure neatly
∙ Compact size makes it display-friendly and easy to store
Issues / Wear
∙ Light scratches and handling wear visible on the metal surfaces
∙ Back side shows noticeable surface scratching from use
∙ Front cream panel has a small area of surface wear or indentation near the upper right edge
∙ Minor wear is visible along the metal trim, especially at corners and edges
∙ Box has edge wear, corner rubs, and small scuffs from storage
∙ Tape blade is not shown extended in the provided photos, so full working condition is not confirmed from photos alone
Collector’s Notes
This is a nice crossover piece for collectors of measuring tools, corporate giveaways, and Detroit-area business memorabilia. The original box helps it feel more complete, and the International Design Corporation imprint gives it a more specific office-history angle than a standard Lufkin tape.
A neat little desk-size collectible with just the right mix of utility and old corporate charm.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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