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Up for sale is a rare, beautifully engineered piece of mid century American railroadiana fashion history. This is an authentic vintage expandable spring loaded dress shirt collar bar holder featuring the iconic emblem of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, commonly known as the Santa Fe Railroad.
The piece is crafted from high quality yellow gold filled metal and boasts an elegant, intricately engraved chevron or scroll pattern sweeping along the length of its flat structural bands. The front facing terminals are accented by circular decorative end button seals prominently embossed with the historic cross box Santa Fe logo set against a textured, fine line background. This classic mechanical menswear accessory features sharp pin back terminal tips designed to glide into dress shirt collar points, while the underlying internal spring mechanism expands and contracts automatically to provide custom tension, holding a necktie knot flawlessly in place. It is a phenomenal cross collectible targeting railroad enthusiasts and vintage fashion jewelry connoisseurs alike.
Condition:This collar bar is in excellent, clean vintage condition. The yellow gold filled surfaces are remarkably bright and well preserved, retaining a deep, consistent luster with zero heavy metal discoloration, plating loss, or visible green tarnish. The embossed Santa Fe railroad logos are incredibly crisp, distinct, and completely legible on both ends. The internal expandable spring mechanism functions smoothly, snapping back with crisp mechanical tension. Both end attachment pins are straight and secure. Please review all high resolution gallery images closely to evaluate the exact cosmetic layout and condition details of this unique piece.
