Show us your TIES

[Widebrim]

But it was for more than one.

Yeah, I know...:eusa_doh:

 

[Quigley Brown]

A trio from out of the vault....

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L - no label
C - Manhattan
R - Arrow

 

[Widebrim]

^^Nice ties, QB; especially favor the red one. (The "vault," you say?)

 

[Quigley Brown]

^^Nice ties, QB; especially favor the red one. (The "vault," you say?)

For the time being I have them neatly stored in large containers. I haven't put them up for display.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

And here's one HECK of a vintage 1940s (or late '30s?) tie:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Charvet-Paris-v...653?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25632b2435

I must get Ben Stephens to post the 1930s Charvet tie I pointed him at in a vintage shop. Really a very nice tie IIRC.

bk

 

[sproily]

One or two of them have labels, but non-distinct...

 

[Quigley Brown]

Cool 1940s Goodwill find today - no label.

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[Widebrim]

^^Oh, that is nice! You were at the Goodwill that early in the morning? You're hardcore, QB.

 

[Quigley Brown]

^^Oh, that is nice! You were at the Goodwill that early in the morning? You're hardcore, QB.

Well, it's only five blocks down the street and it opens up at 8 on Sunday mornings.....

 

[Baron Kurtz]

A couple that I wore at the weekend. A satin Van Heusen Van Splendor with a printed oranges pattern.

And as promised another of those rare bold British numbers. Not many British ties come around with this kind of pattern … No labels.

bk

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Also this recent, VERY rare, purchase. Randolph Turpin, known by the amazing nickname of "The Leamington Larruper" (he was from Leamington Spa), became world middleweight champion - and instant, massive, though brief, celebrity - by beating Sugar Ray Robinson on July 10th 1951 in London. The fights are on youtube. he was a very interesting and very unconventional boxer. The picture on the tie sums up his style perfectly - very pronounced bobbing and widespread foot placement. The American commentators describe it as "jack in the box" or "10 cent jumping monkey" style (I assume some kind of toy available at the time). It's probable that this tie dates from shortly afterwards, as he lost his title in the rematch with Robinson in New York on 12th September 1951. This gives about 2 months for this tie to be on the market stalls and "current".

Made by Suedona.

 

[Widebrim]

^^My word, Baron! That is one collectible! Where did you find it?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

UK eBay. £3 after postage.

It's not the kind of thing I'd ever wear. I wonder how one would sell it to the interested boxing collectors?

bk

 

[flyfishark]

My idea of vintage ties revolves around old Pancaldi and and some French thing that starts with an "L" that I can't remem--wait, it's Lanvin (if I spelled that right). I did find this, though, and was curious...was it common place to put pin-up girls on the backs of ties (this one labeled "Bubbles")?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

...was it commonplace to put pin-up girls on the backs of ties (this one labeled "Bubbles")?

Before eBay existed, these vintage 1950s 'hidden girlie' ties were thought to be rare, and fetched high prices. Today, eBay has shown us that they're not nearly as rare as we'd thought, and the prices have plummeted.

 

[Alex]

That is a sweeeeet tie Baron!

 

[Widebrim]

My idea of vintage ties revolves around old Pancaldi and and some French thing that starts with an "L" that I can't remem--wait, it's Lanvin (if I spelled that right). I did find this, though, and was curious...was it common place to put pin-up girls on the backs of ties (this one labeled "Bubbles")?

Brother, I have one exactly like it... And, yes, it was quite common.

 

[flyfishark]

Before eBay existed, these vintage 1950s 'hidden girlie' ties were thought to be rare, and fetched high prices. Today, eBay has shown us that they're not nearly as rare as we'd thought, and the prices have plummeted.

Thanks, Marc. I don't sell these things. I hate selling items I know nothing about (although, I might sell a Brooks Brothers Madras suit I stumbled across). If you want this tie, it's yours for the shipping. If you don't want it, it's up for grabs to anyone else that does. Same deal--pay for actual shipping and I'll send it out.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Thanks, Marc. I don't sell these things. I hate selling items I know nothing about (although, I might sell a Brooks Brothers Madras suit I stumbled across). If you want this tie, it's yours for the shipping. If you don't want it, it's up for grabs to anyone else that does. Same deal--pay for actual shipping and I'll send it out.

Thank you very much for the offer! Truly, I'd prefer that someone else have a chance at it.

 

[flyfishark]

Thank you very much for the offer! Truly, I'd prefer that someone else have a chance at it.

A member of the diplomatic corps.