Check the listing for details. Antique Brass Lighthouse Tape Measure. Condition: Used. Listed at 120.00 USD. The Antique Brass Lighthouse Tape Measure is a unique and collectible sewing tool from the 1930s. With a charming lighthouse design and brass construction, this tape measure adds a touch of nostalgia to any sewing or crafting project. Perfect for measuring fabric or other materials with style and precision, this vintage piece is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of antique sewing tools. vintage brass figural lighthouse tape measure. These items were popular collectible sewing notions, often featuring a hand-crank mechanism to retract a cloth measuring tape. It is approximately 2.75 inches tall and 1.25 inches wide.