Good purchase MondoFW. The tie is a beaut. Tough to find ties in such good shape. The price is good for such a tie. Vintage neckties are getting harder to find these days. Ebay and Etsy are old reliables.
Thank you, Gato. Regarding rarity--You think so? I find they're some of the easiest vintage articles of clothing to come across. If I walk into a thrift shop, and there's ANYTHING that predates the Johnson era, it's neckties. Usually hand-painted or bizarre wallpaper patterned 40's ties. Bold look ties seem to be the most popular. I'm glad these are still relatively ubiquitous, and you are right, e-commerce sites are the places to find these relics. Frankly, I will likely never purchase a modern tie ever again.
No kidding. Show me a tie that can pass the Squeeze Test, or I'm not impressed.
MandoFW you are correct about neckties being the last vestige of vintage clothing to be found. It seems to be hit and miss about finding vintage neckties. Lots of 70's thick polyester ties. If they're unique, I might pick one up. Otherwise, I like the 30's brocades, the 40's bold look ties and the mid fifties hipster ties. Fun to look for and score!
Interesting find. I wonder when one would wear this? Novelty ties of the era were odd. Can't beat the $0.50 price. Try squeezing it.
Quite a find MondoFW. Novelty vintage ties are rare to find, much less a specific emblematic necktie. And, dig that crazy ombre pattern emanating down from the reds to the dark red/browns.
That would be BobHufford's find
Interesting find. I wonder when one would wear this? Novelty ties of the era were odd. Can't beat the $0.50 price. Try squeezing it.
Thanks for the clarification MondoFW. Yes, love finding those prizes, especially for that price. Part of the allure of looking for vintage ties. Never know when you're going to luck upon a find! I've had some luck finding some goodies for minuscule coin.Thanks guys! I’m a GMC man, but do have a 1950s Ford tractor so probably will wear it.
This was likely a Ford salesman's tie. Worn to work and/or just about anywhere else he took a notion.Interesting find. I wonder when one would wear this? Novelty ties of the era were odd. Can't beat the $0.50 price. Try squeezing it.
Thanks, Bob. They are really some beautiful ties, and I will cherish these additions to my collection.
I have to agree with you. I have grown very accustomed to the feel and look of these ties. The patterns are limitless, and there are so many to find in thrifts or online. I'm guessing these haven't grown on Japanese buyers yet
Mondo, I remember in years past, Fedora Lounge members talking about Japanese collectors buying up Bold neckties. And then there's the Format series of Japanese neckties that resemble the Bold look. I chance upon these neckties from time to time, and have been fooled initially by them.I have to agree with you. I have grown very accustomed to the feel and look of these ties. The patterns are limitless, and there are so many to find in thrifts or online. I'm guessing these haven't grown on Japanese buyers yet
They may have grabbed up a lot of them and continue to do so, but there's still a fighting chance to obtain these. Belted suits on the other hand....
