1940s Abstract theme vintage necktie. Men's ties were wild and wonderful during the post war 1940s. It was one way a guy could get a little silly without raising eyebrows and there was good reason to feel joyous, the long war was over.

This tie is done in an acetate twill with a Bold polka dot and stripe pattern. The colors are great.... dark and light purple with maroon and white. The label reads Custom Tailored,Thresher, 41 West St. Boston. As per usual for the era it's on the wide side measuring 5" across the widest point.

The condition is Very Good no stains or holes. The only signs of wear are a few very small pulls around the area where the knot would go.

Early 1950s "snowflakes and leaves" vintage tie.

A wonderful and whimsical necktie! Not only is there a fun print but it is done on a satin jaquard with fleur de lis weave. I am very fond of this one! The fabric is maroon and the print design is done in yellow and cream. Though it could be worn any time of year I think this has a bit of a Holiday feeling. It has a label which reads Bond Style Manor. Not too wide and not too narrow the widest point measures just under 4".

Excellent Condition

Fun assortment of 1950s mens clip on bow ties. All are between 4 3/4" to 5 1/2" wide. None of them have labels but most are engraved with a name on the clasp which I wrote in bold beneath the pictures. They are in excellent condition.

From the estate of Fredrick George Payne, Senator from Maine (1953-1959), a 1950s, fur felt derby or bowler hat from the 1950s by Dobbs.

 The derby (US term) or bowler is a smart looking hat with a long and interesting history dating back to England in the mid 1800s. One of the most popular hat styles ever, it was worn  by all sectors of society from "working stiffs" to the "upper crust". It has a dome shaped crown and small curled brim.

The color of this one is the darkest navy blue , almost black. It has a wide gross grain band and double side bow. It is lined in cream taffeta and has a wide leather sweat band. The gold Dobbs Fifth Avenue logo is printed onto the lining and the original owners initials are stamped into the leather band along with the word Benoits (Benoits was a chain of mens clothing stores in Maine).

The size is Medium, a 7 1/8 and will accommodate a 22 1/4" head measurement. The hat is in excellent condition inside and out and looks nearly new. I will include the original Dobbs box for storage purposes. The box itself intact but the outside paper is fairly beat up.

Measurements

Crown height 5 1/2"

Brim edge to edge, front to back 13 1/2"

Brim edge to edge from side to side 11 1/2"

Brim width 2 1/2"

Inside band 22 1/4" around

Excellent Condition, no flaws inside or out

1950s black and white skinny necktie. This vintage tie is cut 2" wide up the front  and has squared off ends. It's a white on black jacquard weave with little Chinese sailboat images, tiny pagodas and scrolling clouds. It was never worn and still has the original paper tag which reads Trimshape by Cavalier of Louisville, pat. locked in construction.

Excellent Condition

Vintage Peter Huber brown and white spectator loafers.

Peter Huber designed for Bally and Bruno Magli before starting his own label in 1985. His shoes were only available in the U.S. at the most exclusive stores and cost hundreds of dollars. These shoes are made out of the softest, finest leather. Of course the inside lining and soles are all leather as well. Created in Italy they are handmade and beautifully crafted. The uppers are white with a brown band and brown leather tassels. The rest of the loafer is brown. Once you have worn a pair of handmade Italian loafers I am told they are so comfortable you will be hooked for life! The size is 10 AA (narrow) with the following measurements.

Length 11"
Width at ball of foot 3 5/8"

Excellent Condition

HERMÈS.... precious few designer names command the level of respect that this French luxury goods company does. They have maintained their reputation the old fashioned way, by using the finest materials and the finest craftsmanship coupled with good taste.

This 1990s Hermès tie is done in rich silk twill with an oval and diamond pattern. The colors are subdued, combining olive-tan and dark Wedgwood blue. It has a classic look that is versatile and will coordinate well.

Although it came from a reputable source I still checked for every feature that a genuine Hermès ties should have, especially the hand stitching and the little hidden thread under the folds of the wide end. It's the real McCoy. All Hermès ties are numbered and marked with two letters to identify where it was produced. This one is 7074 OA

The tie measures 57"long and 3 1/2" wide at the widest point. It is in Excellent Condition.

Great vintage, tooled leather belt for guys. Well, guys with the name Dave:)

The large (3 1/4" long X 2" wide) buckle is solid brass ...block letters spell Dave. Classic Southwestern tooled design on tan cowhide...sure would make a great gift !

I'm not sure of the era because it's a classic and there is no makers name on it, but I'm thinking 70s MAYBE early 80s. Like most western style belts this one has a snap feature so the buckle can be removed and switched off to another belt strap.

It's a size 36, which will fit measurements ranging from around 35" up to around 38".

Excellent Condition- This belt was used very little so the leather has little sign of wear. The buckle has a patina from age but there are no flaws to note.

Late 1940s satin Jacquard neck tie with Eastern Inspired print.

Bold print neckties were all the rage after WW11 and inspiration came from many places. Eastern themes were quite popular...this vintage 40s tie has a modified mandala print with abstract accent. The background is sage green satin with a Jacquard pattern and the print is done in brown gold and black.

Not as wide as some ties from the same era it measures 4" at it's widest point.

Excellent Condition with one small mark on the under lining, not visible when worn