RARE Wilardy 🖤Black WWII Plane Nose Lucite Gold Turtle Chain Scalloped Purse

RARE Wilardy 🖤Black WWII Plane Nose Lucite Gold Turtle & S Chain Scalloped Purse 🐢🖤 I have not cleaned nor polished this incredible purse clutch. I’m leaving it to a pro. Such a beautiful little bag. Hinged lid is pressure spring reflex. Signed. Gold turtles adorn each end. There is MILD LIGHT SCUFFING FROM STORAGE—may even polish out. I tried to capture them in photo 4–but they are not that noticeable when carrying! Bag is in overall excellent condition for its age! I’m not super excited about selling this purse…🥰 ** Marked Wilardy (1946-79). Purse body measures approximately 7.5" long, 4" tall and 2-2.5" deep front to back; 13" chain drop Online Source: History of the Wilardy Handbags: Will Hardy joined his father's company named Handbag (Metal) Specialties. Toward the end of WWII he was able to get some damaged airplane noses that were made of lucite. During that period leather and suede were in scarce supply so this was a perfect solution. He designed a lucite jewelry box and what is exciting he brought it to the buyers of Saks Fifth Avenue New York. They loved it and asked him to add a handle and the rest was history.