Vintage Wilardy Mid Century Lucite Brown/Bronze Hard Case Handbag- Flower Clasp

1950's Wilardy Lucite Brown/Bronze Handbag This is a Lovely Marbled Lucite with a Bronze Flower Clasp The only flaw is that the mirror inside fell off inside the purse and needs to be repaired or replaced. See pictures. The purse is otherwise in excellent condition! Some History of the Wilardy Handbags: Wil Hardy joined his father's company named Handbag (Metal) Specialities. Toward the End of WWII he was able to get some damaged airplane noses that were made of lucite. During that time 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 at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. They loved it and asked him to add a handle and the rest is History.