Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
15.00
Over the centuries the snake belt design has proven to be very popular, and is considered to typically represent the dual expression of good and evil. The initial design date of the double headed snake clasp is uncertain, but this serpentine form may have existed as far back as medieval times.
Snake Buckles gained common popularity, or at least recorded popularity, when worn on sword belts by soldiers from former British colonies.
More prosaically, they were recently favoured in early to mid C20th by small boys who wore them to hold up their baggy school shorts and to provide somewhere to tuck their catapults.
These belts adjust to fit waist sizes 22" - 34" and are narrower than the adult version
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Neckwear
Price:
34.00 - 38.00
(15 variants)
These printed silk cravats are perfect for all manner of period neckwear making them a very versatile item.
They can be tied in the conventional manner which fills in the gap on an unbuttoned shirt. Very popular in the 1950's
Another variation is when tied as a four in hand for a more C19th look.
They can even be tied as a short loose bow tie should one wish for the Wild West look.
100% silk
Please note the exact colourways may vary.
Lengths of the cravats vary between 43" - 48"
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
5.00
Set of men's handkerchiefs.
2 x Plain Handkerchiefs are 16 inch square, come in assortment of colours
100% Cotton
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
6.00
Set of men's handkerchiefs.
2 x White Handkerchiefs are 18 inch square and come in a pair.
100% Cotton
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
16.00
Patriotic and humorous, how can anyone resist these marvellous new patterned sock suspenders?
A classic comedy item but still the only way to guarantee no slouching in the sock department.
Made in England. One size. Available in various colourways.
*Please note these are not sold as a pack of multiple sock suspenders but as single items, boxed as a pair*
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
22.00
A classic comedy item but still the only way to guarantee no slouching in the sock department.
Made in England by the redoubtable Albert Thurston.
One size. Available in various colourways. Elasticated Fabric with Nickel fastenings.
*Please note these are not sold as a pack of multiple sock suspenders but as single pairs*
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Handkerchiefs
Price:
5.00
Set of men's handkerchiefs.
2 x Polka Dot Handkerchiefs are 40cm square, in either red, white, pale blue and navy.
2 x plain handkerchiefs are 40cm square, in either pale blue, navy, red or lilac.
100% Cotton
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
29.00
Watch Chains are an indispensable decorative accessory for securing pocket watches to waistcoats. We are very pleased to be able to offer these new ones with a fob which can be engraved.
The bar can be inserted through the buttonhole on the front of a waistcoat or even on the lapel of a jacket. The watch is then secured on the chain and kept safely in a pocket.
Single is 11.5in long and double is 14.5in long.
Available in Silver or Gold plate
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
16.50
These delightful lively prints make perfect pocket squares for a dapper flourish on any outfit.
100% silk 27cm or 10.5" square
Dry Clean only
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
12.00
We had originally thought that these were collar studs but are delighted to have received the following information from a retired nurse.
"I just thought I would mention they are not actually collar studs but are cuff studs. A lot of the Long sleeve nurses uniforms would have detachable cuffs which were frequently removed and often changed and attached via a pair of studs; the unusual mechanism you mentioned would be for quick changes of them using only one hand."
I did my nurse training in 1970s and well remember these items on some of the more mature seniors nurses uniforms who refused to move forward with more modern uniforms."
Box of 4 individual studs, so two pairs
Made in England. These are original vintage items.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
20.00
Excellent quality cotton jersey gloves in White.
These are beautifully made by British glovemakers. They are finished at the wrist with a button.
Pure cotton.
Sizes:
Small: 7.5in - 8in
Medium: 8.5in - 9in
Large: 9.5in - 10in
Ex Large: 10.5in - 11in
If you are between the sizes, please choose the smaller size. Gloves should be snug at first but they will stretch.
Grey and Black are available under code GL601
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
6.00
Very useful garters designed to go under the knee, these are ideal with our long knee length socks.
They can adjust and stretch to a comfortable 16in.
Priced per pair
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
35.00
We are very excited to have acquired a number of these original unused watch chains, which work brilliantly with our waistcoats.
They were manufactured by Jakob Bengel, a chain and costume jewellery factory, founded by Jakob Bengel in 1873 in Germany.
Until 1920, the company specialised in the production of watch chains and chatelaines (pendants for pocket watches). In the 1920's and 1930's, it became one of the leading manufactures of fashion jewellery in the Art Deco style.
It was during the Bauhaus and Art Deco period that designers were looking to obtain new materials and inspiration to produce costume jewellery. Inspired by French Avant-Garde and other fashion trendsetters such as Coco Chanel, Bengel started to produce experimental jewellery. The pieces, catalogued from 1924-1939, combined brass and chrome with geometric shapes of coloured galalith.
The watch chains themselves are therefore probably brass or chrome, but being vintage we cannot say this with any certainty. Please note these watch chains come in variations and may have marks or scuffs as they are vintage originals.
Total length approximately 25cm or 10in.
With the exception of colour 21, which is 46cm or 18in in length.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Neckwear
Price:
36.00
Victorian gentlemen always enjoyed a little discreet luxury in their dress and these bow ties are made from the highest quality silks.
They are easily formed by winding two or three times around the neck and tying in a bow at the front. Variations can be made in the knot to create individual styles including a more modern four in hand tie for an informal look.
One size. 100% pure silk
Made in England
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Neckwear
Price:
36.00
Victorian gentlemen always enjoyed a little discreet luxury in their dress and these bow ties are made from the highest quality silks.
They are easily formed by winding two or three times around the neck and tying in a bow at the front. Variations can be made in the knot to create individual styles including a more modern four in hand tie for an informal look.
One size. 100% pure silk
Made in England
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
95.00
Spats were worn over shoes from late C19th to the early 1920’s.
The main purpose was to protect the upper part of the shoes from spattering with mud. The name therefore derives from ‘spatterdash’ .
These are made in the best quality heavyweight pure wool melton so do not curl irritatingly at the toe.
Please note that the grey are hand dyed which gives them a convincingly vintage look however the edges visibly whiter.
They are exact replicas of originals and have leather straps with nickel buckles.
At present we have only one size which fits a large shoe from British size 9-11.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type:
Price:
15.00
These replica pocket watches are not recommended if you want anything other than very approximate timekeeping. They are really best regarded as props although they do work. Some even have second hands (which tend to fall off...)
They do however do come complete with watch chains and are delightfully well detailed pieces. All open and some are half hunters which means you can get a rough idea of the time without needing to spring the front open.
They come in several different styles and make great Steam Punk accessories.
These watches vary from one batch to another so we cannot guarantee that the image shown is exactly what you will get but the colourway is fairly reliable.
Please note that we cannot send these watches to USA and Canada as they get held up in customs!
Please do not buy them if you expect to receive an accurate timepiece.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Neckwear
Price:
38.00
These lengths can be loosely tied into soft bows. They work best when wound round the throat twice before tying the bow at the front.
The white were generally worn on more formal occasions especially evening wear.
One size. 18cm Wide. 100% pure white silk.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Neckwear
Price:
38.00
These long lengths can be loosely tied into soft bows. They are shown here wrapped twice around the neck and tied at the front but can also be worn wrapped three times so as to make a smaller, less flamboyant knot.
These adaptable items and can used for different periods from the severe high military Regency cravat to the artistic bows of the late C19th.
One size. 100% Black silk.
Dry Clean Only.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Neckwear
Price:
24.00
These bow ties are made in a pure silk barathea which has a discreet lustre rather than the vulgar glare of satin.
They are also a perfect size being neither mean nor showy, but just right.
One size fully adjustable.
Made in England from 100% black silk
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
10.00
Rhodium plated Silver armbands (or sleeve garters) for use when your shirt sleeves are too long.
These arm bands are a one off item whilst there are supply issues with the original St. George armbands. They do not have the internal ribbon but are otherwise the same.
These are the original St. George make and each pair is individually boxed making them an ideal small gift.
Our new and improved St. George Armbands now come with an internal ribbon to avoid any snapping but still allowing for lots of stretch.
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
3.50
Useful plastic collar stiffeners to replace those lost in the wash.
2.5in long and just under ½in wide.
Sold in packs of 12
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
15.00
Traditional British made collar studs with swivel heads.
These are essential for connecting all our collars to the neckband of the shirts which have specially designed buttonholes for this purpose.
The short stud goes at the back of the collar and the long at the front to connect all four layers of neckband and collar.
These are packed in their own special boxes which means they can no longer get lost.
Each box contains 4 pairs of studs front and back. (8 studs in all)
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
20.00
A while ago we unearthed a small quantity of vintage collar pins.
They sold out so quickly that we decided to have them reproduced and here they are in gold plate. These are designed to be pierced through the points of the collar and are worn under the tie.
They work perfectly with our spearpoint collar shirts and the advantage of the replicas is that the point is really sharp so will not make rusty holes in your collar.
1¾in long (4.4cm)
Vendor: mabieexploration
Type: Accessories
Price:
10.00
We just couldn't resist this marvellous little device, instant perfect handkerchief points.
No more random disheveled old handkerchiefs to ruin your evening clothes. Just pop into your top pocket, look out that top hat and you're off.
They are even fully washable (although not fully usable so don't try blowing your nose on them)