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Vintage 30s, 40s & 50s Rockabilly & Swing Ties
We've got some swell bellywarmers for your swingin' nights out. Some are unworn, with paper tags still attached! All are sure to attract attention.
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Vintage Tie Tacks
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1962 Seattle World's Fair Tie Tack in Original Packaging
The World's Fair took place in Seattle, Washington in 1962, was named "Century 21," and the theme was the future.
This swell "21" logo tie tack or lapel pin was sold at the fair. Still in its original packaging, just as the day some lucky Seattleite brought it home.
Made by the Leavens Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Measures 1/4" inch wide by 3/8" tall.
Click on photo at left to see packaging. The tie tack for sale has never been out of the package - the one we photographed is a loose one we also have on offer.
We have several; a couple of these have cellophane that's unfolded or has a little tear. The packaging has yellowed a bit in the last 46 years. I'll send you the best I have. Else in excellent, unused condition. The pin itself is mint.
These turn up occasionally but, even living here in the Seattle area, I've never seen one in the original packaging before.
We stumbled into a lucky cache, and have 5 of these available, at $9 each.
(See below for unpackaged pins.)
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1962 Seattle World's Fair Tie Tack - Loose
The World's Fair took place in Seattle, Washington in 1962, was named "Century 21," and the theme was the future.
Made by the Leavens Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Attleboro, Massachusetts. This is an unused pin but not packaged. (See above for the same pin still in the packaging.)
Measures 1/4" inch wide by 3/8" tall.
We stumbled into a lucky cache, and have 2 of these available, at $5 each.
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Vintage Neckties
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Incredible 5 Inch Wide Handpainted Swing Tie
This tie is one of a kind. This wildly colored tie measures a full 5" wide & is 100% silk. What's more, it is signed on the back! Predominantly brown, with yellow/gold, orange, & blue-green. It's 52" long.
The fabric tag reads, "Ty Craft Ltd. / Handmade / Made In Hollywood." The handwritten part reads, "Individually handpainted in Calif. by (taryties? tacyties?). Pure Silk." One word is illegible (at least to me). See the photos for details.
In very good condition, with a couple small stains to lining - front is unstained, looks fabulous! Sure to grab attention! One of a kind. $89
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Swans 1940s Tie
Fabulous maroon tie has red swans swimming on a silvery pond, with sheltered by a graceful willow branch overhead. There's a checkerboard brocade design in the background to add some more pizzaz. Lined with white. The tag reads, "Linde / Made In / California / U.S.A. / Resilient." It's 54" long & a big 4 3/4" wide.
In very good condition, has been gently used. A few pulled stitches on back won't show. $25
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Forties Flower Vine Tie
Blue & white flowers & leaves on a white vine with yellow berries cascade down this burgundy tie. A leafy brocade design adds some zip. It's 4 1/4" wide, 52" in length.
The tag reads "The Bon Marche, Seattle." In very good condition. There is a bit of yellowing to the ivory lining, & one little nick at the end, most noticeable from back (see photos). $25.00
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Wide Yellow Swing Tie
This one is pure sunshine yellow. And it's a full 5 inches wide! Length is 55 inches. The label reads, "Soley & Bachelder Mens Wear." Not sure what the fabric is, it feels like silk.
In good condition, has been gently used. Close inspection reveals some slight soiling & a tiny pin hole near bottom only shows when held to light. The tail end has an old handwritten price sticker ($1.50!) & a few loose stitches with no adverse affect. $30
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Eagles & Sailing Ships 1940s Tie
This one is just stunning. Sharp-beaked eagles soar through cloud-filled skies above what appear to be (Asian?) sailing boats. Likely a wartime tie, it is extremely eye catching. The color palette is rust, peach, periwinkle blue, and yellow. A wide 4 3/4" inches, and 52" long.
In good condition, has been gently used. There's a small brown spot in one cloud & a bit of light soiling to the white satin lining. The label reads "Regal Cravat / Favorite for Two Generations." Very unusual. $69
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Deco Discs Tie
White circles are shadowed by orange patterned circles on a brown background in this Art Deco inspired design. Probably from the 1930s. It's unlined & unlabeled, feels like acetate. Just 49" long by 3 1/2 inches wide.
In very good condition with no flaws seen. Ready to go out on the town....$35
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Red Check Silk Tie
The red & white check design in this tie is woven in. The silk is extremely soft, just melts in your hands. They just don't make 'em like this anymore.
This tie has two tags: "Coffee's California," rendered in Art Deco-style lettering, and "Croydon Cravat / All Silk." It's unlined & measures a slender 3" wide and 53" long. In excellent condition. Paint the town red for just $45
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Gold Tie with Sky Blue & Green Chevrons
Wish I could come up with a snazzier name for this tie. Ah, well. It's a very snazzy tie. The background is a very rich gold; it is patterned with diagonal chevrons of dark green and sky blue. Very attractive. The label reads "65% Acetate / 35% Rayon / RN 34888." The RN number traces to Leeds Neckwear Ltd.
Measures 3.5" wide, and 56" in length. Beautifully made, it is in excellent condition. $20
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Abstract Blue & Red Leaf Tie
Abstract pattern reminds me of leaves and features blue dots & red dots & swooshes outlined in white on a navy blue background. Probably from the 1930s. It's unlined.
Three labels. The first reads, "Shoucair & Sons / Seventh and Pike / Seattle." The second says, "Fashion Craft Cravats / Resilient Construction," under which a union label is sewn. wo labels & unlabeled, feels like acetate. Measures 48" long by 3 1/2 inches wide.
In very good condition; a few pulled threads at edge which could likely be clipped with no repurcussions. Ready to swing, and all yours for just $25.
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Unworn Feather Swing Tie
A rare find here - a bold, unworn swing tie in new condition! A multi-colored feather emblazons the length of this tie. In conjunction with black & white, its red, yellow, blue & green hues contrast with the shiny brown background, which sports a big leafy brocade pattern for extra shine. A fat 4 3/4" inches wide and 51 inches long.
The red & silver paper tag still adorns this tie; it's printed with an illustration of an airplane & reads "Sky Rider / Tailored of Selected Fabrics."
"Nylonized acetate & nylon" is printed on the tie's back; a "Soley & Bachelder Mens Wear" label is sewn on. Measures 48" long by 3 1/2 inches wide.
In excellent condition; as new. An ace tie to wear out swingin' ~ just $85.
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Unworn Van Heusen Red Stripes Tie
This one's still got the tags on it - never worn. Red, white & burgundy stripes adorn this attractive tie. ThA rare find here - a bold, unworn swing tie in new condition! A multi-colored feather emblazons the length of this tie. In conjunction with black & white, its red, yellow, blue & green hues contrast with the shiny brown background, which sports a big leafy brocade pattern for extra shine. A fat 4 3/4" inches wide and 51 inches long.
The embossed gold paper tag still adorns this tie; it reads "Wonder Bar Satins / Van Heusen Neckwear." The reverse reads "Styled by Phillips-Jones / Rayon/ Resilient Construction / Union Made."
Rayon; measures 47" long by 4"wide.
In excellent condition; as new. Paint the town red for just $45.
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Unworn Arrow Brown Tropical Woman Tie
This one's still got the tags on it - never worn & like new. It's a chocolate brown, with a subtle brocaded leaf pattern running through it. The pattern features a lattice with flowers, in the middle of which is a silver medallion featuring a woman dressed in yellow tropical garb, carrying a basket of yellow fruit. Farther up is a band of silver embellished with a brown, yellow, black & red design which echoes the one below. Very eye-catching, and just like new.
The embossed gold paper tag still adorns this tie; it reads "Arrow / Made in USA / Made by the Makers of Arrow Shirts." The reverse reads "244 / Acetate / Culett, Peabody & Co., Inc." An Arrow fabric tag is sewn on the tie's end as well.
Acetate; measures 53" long by 3 1/2"wide.
Only flaw is pale brownish spots on the white lining resulting from being stored in non-acid free tissue paper for a many years, invisible from front. Else in new, unused condition.
Ready to wear to your favorite tiki bar or jazz joint! $65.
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Skinny Silk Red & White Rockabilly Tie
Real attractive deep red tie made of silk, with a background texture of 4-pointed stars & a little pattern of what looks to me like a white martini glass with a cocktail pick sticking up out of the top. But maybe it's just that I'm in a Friday state of mind...
Two labels: "Martin & Eckmann / Seattle" and "All Silk." Martin & Eckmann was located for many years (the '40s & '50s) in Seattle's University District & sold quality clothing. The tie is unlined. In very good condition; a few pulled threads at one edge (in knot area); just clip 'em.
It's a skinny 2 1/2" inches wide and 53 inches long. Ready to rock & roll...$25.
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Extra Skinny Brown Flourish Rockabilly Silk Tie
Deep chocolate brown tie, embellished with embroidered caramel & white flourishes. There is a subtle diagonal brocade pattern in the tie's fabric. Very stylish.
Two labels: "Penney's Towncraft" and "Silk Warp." In excellent condition.
It's an extra-skinny 1 5/8" wide, 56" long. All yours for $25.
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1950s Bow Tie - in Package
Here's an attractive clip-on plaid bow tie, still in its original package. Made by Fruit of the Loom, it's predominantly blue & white with a little red running through. Probably from the 1950s.
The package shows some soling & wear - plastic is separating from backing at top & there's a split in the plastic at bottom, some creasing to cardboard. The bow tie is, of course, in new, unused condition. As always, click on photo at left for a larger view. Add some vintage pizzaz to your suit for just $6.
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