RARE WILARDY Tear Drop Clear Clutch Lucite Handbag/Wilardy Lucite Purse/Clutch Lucite Handbag/Lucite Purses/50's Purses/Clutches/Near MINT Condition

Circa 1954-59 RARE Wilardy Tear Drop Clear Lucite Clutch Handbag

This is a RARE Wilardy with a Tear Drop Design in the thick Carved Lucite. There is a similar Clear Clutch featured in "Carry Me! 1950's Lucite Handbags and American Fashion" by Janice Berkson, page 125, but it does not have the Gold Border Detail.

In the Sunlight it just Sparkles as if you were carrying a Diamond! You can see right through it. The hardware is done in gold tone, most likely brass.

Some History of the Wilardy Handbags: Wil 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 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 and they loved it. They asked him to add a handle and the rest is history.

Measurements - Length - 7. 5"

Width - 2. 25"

Height - 3. 75"

This will hold a 2. 75" wide phone very nicely and it can be a long phone.

Near MINT Condition - This Handbag is qualified as Near MINT Condition. This is an almost Perfect Beauty with no foibles. Upon intense examination the only foible I see is a couple of white dots in the end seam on the left end (see the 8th photograph). This is not something the normal person would even see. This Lovely will be a Great Addition to Your Collection or to Wear with Your Best Vintage Dresses.

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