Extra Large Anson Fish Tie Clip Vintage Bass and Net Mechanical holds Large Ties Pat # 2492254 Sportsman Fishing Derby. This vintage extra large mechanical bass and net designed Tie clip is made by Anson with a Pat # 2492254 and holds large ties would be perfect for most any occasion. Anson: Olaf Anderson emigrated to the U.S.A. from Sweden in 1929 and founded, as president and treasurer, in 1938, the Anderson Tool Die Co. of Providence, RI making tools and dies for the jewelry manufacturing business up until WWII (1941) when the machinery was converted into milling machines making war production work. After the war, in 1945, when the war contracts were completed, the company started manufacturing men’s jewelry that included a new type of a collar holder and a complete line of men’s jewelry, cuff links, identification bracelets, tie clips, stick pins, tie tacks, tie chains, collar holders, key devices and money clips comprised of sterling silver, gold and silver filled metal bases. The company changed its name in 1948 to Anson Inc. In 1967, along with the men’s jewelry lines, women’s jewelry of stick pins, brooches/pins and silver beads were added to the manufacturing output that used rhodium, bronze and pewter along with the sterling silver, gold and silver filled base metals. The Tiffany Company sold Anson jewelry in their department stores. It is in very good condition and would be so nice as a gift or to wear on that special occasion including a night out on the town. It is light weight,very good quality and well made. Perfect for a Christmas or anniversary or a gift to a friend or boss. Add that perfect touch of vintage to a classic suit or dress wear. We don’t polish these previously owned well loved pieces so we can keep the original patina. We try and photograph all of the pieces next to a ruler so you can see the actual size. If you would like to see our other items in our store please click here : https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatstuffAntiques august21 2015