🇺🇸 Hickok Key Tie Bar Vintage 1950s-60s

Like New This item may have been worn, but has no visible signs of wear. The clip is in excellent condition and was part of a collection. DESCRIPTION Rare Early Hickok Tie bar from 1950. Interesting key design, these are collectors' items that you can use. Material: Metal Alloy Made in The United States by Hickok USA Size: Length 2.1" Width: 0.6" 0.6 oz. The condition is good, it was well loved and has tiny scratches and wear Traditional 21st party. At 21, the youngster was given the key to the door and considered an adult. HICKOK (JEWELLERY HALLMARK) The back of the clasp is stamped HICKOK USA. The Hickok Manufacturing Company was founded in 1909 by S.Rae Hickok in Rochester, New York. The company was a major manufacturer of men’s jewellery, belts, wallets, and other accessories. When the founder died in 1945, the company was inherited by his son, Raymond Hickok. The company was purchased by the Tandy Corporation in 1971. The slogan “positively finer” was being used in advertising in 1956. HICKOK HALLMARKS Some identifying marks: uses a “shield” mark on small items HICKOK HICKOK USA HMCO Savoy Kristol Hi-Art – first used in 1953 Capri – first used in 1954 1909 to 1971