I have a Tie Bar purchased in Taiwan in the 1960s. It is in perfect working condition. The Bar is in Silver-toned metal and sports a cut-and-polished Lacquer adornment. Many coats of Lacquer were applied on a surface, with each coat allowed to dry (harden). When many coats had been applied and had hardened, a piece was cut, then polished. One of the polished pieces was applied to this Tie Bar. You won't find another like it! $8.00. Contact Jay