The Orry-Kelly Necktie

I pulled this out of my necktie stash one day and fainted dead away after seeing Orry-Kelly on its back. WHere did I find it? I don't recall. But I can guarantee this is the only Orry-Kelly that was left in the world. he had won three Academy Awards for Best Costume Design and was an early lover of Gary Grant.
I way underpriced this necktie at $300 so someone deserving could buy it.
It went to a man who is on one of the Boards of the Heasrt Mansion.
The things that I find and am able to hold before passing them along.
Over 100 years old, this necktie was made in New York.

In The Wild

A gorgeous Venetian/Murano lampwork bead necklace found for 2.99
An Edwardian platinum pink glass necklace for 1.99. It has mine cut diamonds and real seed pearls.
And, thousands of vintage neckties that have all made their way through my hands and onto the movie industry.
A red Prystal Bakelite bangle that I found for .89.
The 40s ties are grand but it's the Post Modern Memphis Group design ties that slay me!

The Orginal Fake News was White Jesus

Mary's blond kid with blue eyes.
Whenever I see a sale on a 50s hand painted Mary today I bring her and her bossy little kid home.
Resell value is still strong. Bahaha.

Just one of the Treasures that has passed through my Hands

Antique 30s turquoise lampwork bead necklace with spun gold. DoOuble strand, made in Germany.
I love my job. For the last 35 years I've been a treasure hunter. I have the abilty to quickly identity rare things that typically cost me less than $5.
I had a retail store but then the miracle of the Webs changed my life for the better. There's nothing like waking up to a series of sales to pack :)