Vintage 1960s Gold-Tone Enamel Penguin Tie Clip Figural Bird Costume Jewellery

Figural tie clips from this period are harder to find than plain bar styles — most men's accessories of the era stayed resolutely plain.

A 1960s gold-tone tie clip centred on an enamel bird motif — the figure is a penguin in white and black enamel with gold-tone detailing, set against the polished bar. The spring-clip mechanism on the reverse holds its tension well.

The enamel work is clean, with crisp outlines and no loss to the white or black fill.

Works with a knit tie or a slim silk tie equally well. The bar sits at a standard mid-tie position and lies flat enough that it doesn't catch when buttoning a jacket. The penguin motif reads as deliberate and character-forward rather than novelty — the kind of detail noticed up close.

Details

• Type: Tie Clip
• Era: 1960s
• Material: Gold-tone metal, enamel
• Stones: White and black enamel with gold-tone detail
• Size: approx. 5.5 × 0.6 cm
• Marked: No visible marks
• Style: Figural, bird

Condition

Excellent · Enamel intact with no chips or losses, spring tension firm, finish clean throughout.