This Hermès 476 IA duck motif silk necktie is a blue 100% silk tie made in France with an allover pattern of flying waterfowl.
The detailed bird print and traditional blue ground give it a classic sporting look that suits Hermès collectors, vintage menswear buyers, and anyone drawn to hunting and waterfowl motifs.
Details
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Item: Hermès duck motif necktie
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Item Type: Men's silk necktie
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Era: Vintage, late twentieth century. Exact decade not confirmed from photos
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Materials: 100% silk, marked 100% Soie
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Color: Medium blue ground with cream, gray, black, brown, and orange bird details
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Maker and Mark: Hermès. Navy keeper loop carries the Hermès H. Yellow label reads MADE IN FRANCE, 476 IA, 100% SOIE
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Pattern or Model: 476 IA, allover flying duck and waterfowl motif
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Style: Traditional French luxury menswear, sporting, hunting, waterfowl
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Dimensions: Approximately 58 inches long. Product weight 1.3 ounces
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Special Features: Made in France, 100% silk, repeating duck motif, original identifying labels present. Shipping weight 1 pound
Condition Grade: Fair
Positives
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Graded Fair: The tie remains complete and wearable, with its Hermès identifying labels present, but visible staining on the front materially affects its appearance.
- The blue silk retains a strong, clear background color and the detailed waterfowl print remains easy to see.
- The maker and pattern information is still legible, including pattern reference 476 IA, MADE IN FRANCE, and 100% SOIE.
- The pointed tip, lining, keeper loop, and overall tie construction appear intact in the supplied photos.
Issues / Wear
- Several small dark stains and spots are visible on the front of the tie near the wider lower portion.
- Additional scattered small marks are visible within the blue silk when viewed closely.
- The staining is noticeable enough to affect the resale and wearing value of the tie.
- Cleaning has not been attempted or confirmed. Silk can be sensitive to spot treatment, so the marks are being described as found.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Hermès silk ties became known for detailed repeating motifs that turned traditional menswear into something more personal, with equestrian, sporting, animal, and whimsical subjects appearing across many patterns.
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