RARE Vintage WILARDY Lucite handbag with makeup inserts; 1950s Tortoise swirl; $350.
This very unique handbag has two levels: the bottom compartment, which has a glass mirror, holds keys, purse, etc. The upper level contains a polished brass makeup case with powder compact, comb in its stitched case, and a space for a lipstick. You can see my iphone clearly reflected in the polished metal makeup mirror that flips down to access a shallow space for holding cigarettes. My mother always kept one of her embroidered handkerchiefs folded neatly into this sort of compartment. The handles leave ample room for your arm to slip through.
There are no gouges, chips or deep scratches on the handbag, though there are several scrapes that have resulted from the movement of the handles. (See photographs) The bottom of the handbag also shows scratches, normal wear for an item of this age. (see photograph) This will not prevent you from carrying the handbag with flair, or happily displaying it in an etagere.
The bag is 7 inches long by 3 1/4 inches wide, and 3 3/4 inches high (not including the handles). The makeup case compartment is 5 1/4 inches long by 3 1/4 inches wide. It is 7/8 inches high.