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Quigley Brown

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A trio from out of the vault....

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L - no label
C - Manhattan
R - Arrow
 
Also this recent, VERY rare, purchase. Randolph Turpin, known by the amazing nickname of "The Leamington Larruper" (he was from Leamington Spa), became world middleweight champion - and instant, massive, though brief, celebrity - by beating Sugar Ray Robinson on July 10th 1951 in London. The fights are on youtube. he was a very interesting and very unconventional boxer. The picture on the tie sums up his style perfectly - very pronounced bobbing and widespread foot placement. The American commentators describe it as "jack in the box" or "10 cent jumping monkey" style (I assume some kind of toy available at the time). It's probable that this tie dates from shortly afterwards, as he lost his title in the rematch with Robinson in New York on 12th September 1951. This gives about 2 months for this tie to be on the market stalls and "current".

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Made by Suedona.

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flyfishark

Practically Family
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My idea of vintage ties revolves around old Pancaldi and and some French thing that starts with an "L" that I can't remem--wait, it's Lanvin (if I spelled that right). I did find this, though, and was curious...was it common place to put pin-up girls on the backs of ties (this one labeled "Bubbles")?
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Widebrim

I'll Lock Up
My idea of vintage ties revolves around old Pancaldi and and some French thing that starts with an "L" that I can't remem--wait, it's Lanvin (if I spelled that right). I did find this, though, and was curious...was it common place to put pin-up girls on the backs of ties (this one labeled "Bubbles")?
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Brother, I have one exactly like it...:) And, yes, it was quite common.
 

flyfishark

Practically Family
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Before eBay existed, these vintage 1950s 'hidden girlie' ties were thought to be rare, and fetched high prices. Today, eBay has shown us that they're not nearly as rare as we'd thought, and the prices have plummeted.

Thanks, Marc. I don't sell these things. I hate selling items I know nothing about (although, I might sell a Brooks Brothers Madras suit I stumbled across). If you want this tie, it's yours for the shipping. If you don't want it, it's up for grabs to anyone else that does. Same deal--pay for actual shipping and I'll send it out.
 

Marc Chevalier

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Thanks, Marc. I don't sell these things. I hate selling items I know nothing about (although, I might sell a Brooks Brothers Madras suit I stumbled across). If you want this tie, it's yours for the shipping. If you don't want it, it's up for grabs to anyone else that does. Same deal--pay for actual shipping and I'll send it out.

Thank you very much for the offer! Truly, I'd prefer that someone else have a chance at it.
 

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