In the midst of an insanely hot and busy summer (the main reason I haven't been posting too often), I recently ran across a huge score of ties that puts the aforementioned haul to shame.
Honestly, I have a hard time even knowing where to start, but I will just say right off the bat that in one fell swoop I purchased 42 ties. The insane part of it all was that they were a mere 10 cents each...
I guess I should start.
First up is a beautiful red, white, and blue silk number from Italy. The bottom is a bit frayed, but I don't care. It's awesome.
Bright red vintage 100% wool tartan. I needed one of these.
A huge, square-end linen tie in check pattern.
Dark blue textured 100% silk tie. Still has the original $5 price tag on it.
Vintage Abercrombie & Fitch tie, back from when they were still awesome. Has VL&A initials on tag, which stands for Von Lengerke & Antoine. According to my resources, that should date it to approximately 1958-1962.
And really, the above ties are just the beginning. There were also a handful of Brooks Brothers, several Hermes, and a couple Gucci ties, all from the early to mid 80s or so. The rest were all from the late 50s - early 70s or so, and at this point my tie storage area is completely overflowing.
More and different posts to come soon, I promise.
I have been reading your posts about ties, and ties, and then more ties. Some might think you have gone overboard, but not me, for at last count, I think I had 147. Those are some really lovely ties, and I especially love that red wool tartan. That sort is a weak spot in my assemblage.
ReplyDeleteHello and greetings from Germany!
ReplyDeleteI just love the red, white, and blue silk number from Italy, and am trying to find such a lovely tie. Could you be so kind as to add another pic of it, please?
All the best,
Kai
Kai: I actually took some macro shots of this tie in another post: http://mistermidwester.blogspot.com/2011/02/tags-and-textures-vintage-cream-red.html
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteKai