Very RARE Circa 50's WILARDY Shoulder Bag

This is a Very Rare 1950's Wilardy Shoulder Bag. The Sunburst Design is Stunning and looks like Crystal. It has a Barrell Style Top. The Closure, Chain and the Side Handle Attachments are all done in Silver Tone Metal. The Side Attachments are Turtles. The next to the last photograph shows what a Wilardy Hang Tag looked like.

What a FABULOUS Piece to Add to Your Collection and to Carry!

Measurements: Length - 9"
Width - 2"
Height - 4.5"
Length of chain handle - 30", it should easily hold any size cell phone you have.

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 City. They loved it and asked him to add a handle for a handbag and the rest is history.

Near Mint Condition - This Beauty is qualified as Near Mint. There are just a couple of faint scratches on the right front that can hardly be seen and there are a few of what look like teeny bubbles in a couple of the seams. The Handle fits smoothly on the shoulder or wrist, but there is a slight twist at the base of the turtles on each side. It appears to have been manufactured that way. What a Beautiful and Rare Piece to Carry and Add to Your Collection!

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Birmingham, AL.