Warming up in the Mountains - unusual seersucker suit with a blue/taupe stripe, black/tan leather & suede spectators, "Palm Beach" mohair blend tie, Hopkins boater.
I wear one with just about everything - I don't think it looks overly formal with sportcoats, checked shirts, sweaters, etc. You see them worn with lots of different outfits in old photos & movies. They used to be a standard part of most military uniforms as well - especially in the British...
Here are a few more nice ties from the late 30's - early 40's, along with some bow ties:
Group A:
1) All silk "square" tie, green, blue, red and white tartan - adjustable from approx 14" to 17 3/4" neck - perfect condition.
2) Silk paisley in red, blue, bronze and ivory - a little beefier...
Hi - Will have to get your answer later today - I am about 250 miles from the tie - I would say between 3 & 3.5 inches, but will get you the exact dimensions sometime this evening.
2 of these left - these look like something that Bertie Wooster or the Prince of Wales would have picked up at Charvet or Sulka back in the 30's - if no takers soon, I am putting these 2 back in my closet and wearing them with a 3 piece suit or a sweater vest this Fall!!
Here are a few more nice ties from the late 30's - early 40's. These are by no means "average", but are in the $10 range unlike the 3 very special ones I last posted. All are in extremely good condition, and are clean and bright.
Group A:
1) Deep mahogany or rust base with "mosaic"...
Here is a trio of ties from the late 30's - early 40's that are in extra nice shape and have some qualities that stand out a little more than the ones I have had up for sale recently:
1) Beautifully made chocolate brown that appears to be almost a knitted texture - a very open weave with a...
This is an unbelievable pair of New Old Stock Wolverine boots in shell horsehide. I am no boot expert, but I would guess from the shape and the sole, that these are probably from the 1940’s or the 50’s at the latest.
Leather is thick and supple, still giving off that wonderful smell of...
Here are 2 more groups of ties from the late 30's - early 40's - all in very good shape:
Group A left to right
1) Interesting weave, with opposing diagonal stripes - Green, dark blue, light blue and gold - labeled "Hand Tailored Resilient Construction. Unlined.
2) Lovely dark blue with...
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