Show us your TIES

GoldenEraFan · Dec 11, 2011

Just received this '30s silk hand painted tie. Not in the best shape but got it for a bargain. It features a loop for the tail, which is pretty rare as I have not seen it on any ties made before the '70s. Upon looking up the patent number, it showed the patent for the loop that is put near the collar of jackets for hanging up, with a patent date of 1935. I guess they thought it would also be useful on ties.

Widebrim · Dec 12, 2011

^^I have one in almost the exact colors, but without the loop. Who is the maker, Sonata?

Widebrim · Dec 12, 2011

Marc Chevalier said:
Whoever he is (and I don't remember his name), the seller bought this tie from me about a year ago: http://www.ebay.com/itm/40s-vintage...508?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb9e5a8b4

400 smackers?! I'm pretty sure that he bought it from you for a much lower price, Marc. I wonder if I should list my N.Y. World's Fair tie for that amount?...

Marc Chevalier · Dec 12, 2011

Widebrim said:
400 smackers?! I'm pretty sure that he bought it from you for a much lower price, Marc.

He bought the tie from me for over $100 I think, but I'd have to check my records to make sure.

If you ever decide to sell your World's Fair tie, I will be the first in line to purchase it (though not for $400).

GoldenEraFan · Dec 12, 2011

Widebrim said:
^^I have one in almost the exact colors, but without the loop. Who is the maker, Sonata?

Yep, it's a Sonata tie!

Marc Chevalier · Dec 12, 2011

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IMO, the very best vintage necktie ever sold on eBay. It's from the 1920s:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Art-Deco-br...pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item5646f44571

Dinerman · Dec 12, 2011

GoldenEraFan said:
Just received this '30s silk hand painted tie. Not in the best shape but got it for a bargain. It features a loop for the tail, which is pretty rare as I have not seen it on any ties made before the '70s. Upon looking up the patent number, it showed the patent for the loop that is put near the collar of jackets for hanging up, with a patent date of 1935. I guess they thought it would also be useful on ties.

Widebrim said:
^^I have one in almost the exact colors, but without the loop. Who is the maker, Sonata?

I have a similar one as well. Interesting patterns.

Gene · Dec 12, 2011

Not vintage (and I'd never shell out 40 bucks for one), but some pretty interesting tie designs here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cyberoptix?ref=seller_info

Quigley Brown · Dec 12, 2011

normanpitkin said:
Does anyone know who kingcharmer is ,on ebay ,he has the most incredible ties I have ever seen and I have been collecting for 20 years!So far I have bought about 6 of his but now he is bringing out the big guns!Prices are astronomical but some of them are quite extraordinary museum quality,far better than run of the mill Dali's!!

I recognize a couple of those from 'Fit To Be Tied.' Mayber the seller is one of the dudes involved with that book.

Gene · Dec 12, 2011

Quigley Brown said:
I recognize a couple of those from 'Fit To Be Tied.' Mayber the seller is one of the dudes involved with that book.

Wondering that myself, the "E" monogrammed tie stuck out to me like a sore thumb. I bought some ties from him when he first started auctioning them off, got a couple lots for under $20...either he wised up or he's just now bringing out the big guns!

Marc Chevalier · Dec 12, 2011

Quigley Brown said:
I recognize a couple of those from 'Fit To Be Tied.' Mayber the seller is one of the dudes involved with that book.

Could be. Don't think it's Ron Spark, though.

Widebrim · Dec 13, 2011

Marc Chevalier said:
If you ever decide to sell your World's Fair tie, I will be the first in line to purchase it (though not for $400).

I think that you'd have some stiff competition from Rob (Forgotten Man)!

Widebrim · Dec 13, 2011

Marc Chevalier said:
Could be. Don't think it's Ron Spark, though.

I don't think so, either. He was earlier selling his, but in lots.

jonas8 · Dec 13, 2011

Grandfather's Wedding Tie, 1931.

This is the tie my grandfather wore on his wedding day in 1931. That night, he loosened the knot and placed it in a drawer, and supposedly never wore it again. My grandmother discovered it after his death, and gave it to my mom, who then placed it into a frame. I discovered it when I was a kid and decided I wanted to wear it on my own wedding day. Unfortunately, time has not been kind to it and it's a bit tattered.

Does anybody recognize this pattern? I'm really hoping I can find one very similar to wear, as my wedding day is coming up next year. If anyone owns one or has seen one like it, please let me know!

Thanks!!!

Marc Chevalier · Dec 13, 2011

Marc Chevalier said:
Whoever he is (and I don't remember his name), the seller bought this tie from me about a year ago: http://www.ebay.com/itm/40s-vintage...508?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb9e5a8b4

Well, I'll be ... that son-of-a-gun just sold the tie for more than twice the price he paid me for it. Well done, sir! :eusa_clap

www.ebay.com/itm/40s-vintage-wolf-and-pinup-doll-deco-swing-tie-/200687331508

Widebrim · Dec 13, 2011

Marc Chevalier said:
Well, I'll be ... that son-of-a-gun just sold the tie for more than twice the price he paid me for it. Well done, sir! :eusa_clap

www.ebay.com/itm/40s-vintage-wolf-and-pinup-doll-deco-swing-tie-/200687331508

Unbelievable!

(Always thinking retro [if my Latin is correct]?)

Dan'l · Dec 14, 2011

Can we show bow ties here? I'm going to give it a go.

Here are two recent finds, each one only cost a few dollars.
The pattern on this first one reminds me of poinsettias. Material feels like silk.

Is this one from the 70's? I ask because of the larger size. It's all wool and was itchy the first time I wore it (I had just shaved with a new safety razor).

Widebrim · Dec 15, 2011

jonas8 said:
This is the tie my grandfather wore on his wedding day in 1931. That night, he loosened the knot and placed it in a drawer, and supposedly never wore it again. My grandmother discovered it after his death, and gave it to my mom, who then placed it into a frame. I discovered it when I was a kid and decided I wanted to wear it on my own wedding day. Unfortunately, time has not been kind to it and it's a bit tattered.

Does anybody recognize this pattern? I'm really hoping I can find one very similar to wear, as my wedding day is coming up next year. If anyone owns one or has seen one like it, please let me know!

Thanks!!!

Wow, that's quite a find. Any labels on it?

Widebrim · Dec 15, 2011

Marc Chevalier said:
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IMO, the very best vintage necktie ever sold on eBay. It's from the 1920s:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Art-Deco-br...pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item5646f44571

Well, I'm not sure about it being the best, since I haven't seen them all...but it sure is a looker. I bet the seller didn't think that s/he'd get that much moolah for it.

Gene · Dec 15, 2011

Widebrim said:
Well, I'm not sure about it being the best, since I haven't seen them all...but it sure is a looker. I bet the seller didn't think that s/he'd get that much moolah for it.

Probably from one of us crazy people who'd pay that much for a tie!

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