Comments on: A Guide To Vintage Lucite Purses

By: JOSEPH PEPTIS

JOSEPH PEPTIS — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:52:09 +0000

Hello, I have several sets of what I believe are vintage lucite purse handles, I was wondering if there was a way of puting a pic on here or email you a pic, so you could tell me what I have. I have been unable to find any like them. Tks

By: Jaynie Van Roe

Jaynie Van Roe — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:37:31 +0000

Denise, I’m sorry to say that I’ve not heard of any success with trying to reshape vintage Lucite pieces. You might try an expert in purse restoration, but I think the results would be far less than satisfactory. Since your vintage handbag has sentimental value, perhaps the best thing to do is re-purpose the bag, such as making it into a display piece holding items on your vanity.

By: Denise

Denise — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:24:41 +0000

I have my mother-in-laws torti…a box style. The bag seems to have bowed and the sides have separated from the back. Seems like heat would need to be used to reshape the pieces. Any advice?

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:09:40 +0000

Thanks Jaynie - sent you pics. You won’t believe the beautiful clothes that I brought home today also…..but that is for another day.

By: Jaynie Van Roe

Jaynie Van Roe — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:05:18 +0000

Kim, I sent you an email
We’d love to see what you’ve got!

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:14:11 +0000

Oh, and is there a way to post pics here to get y’alls opinions?

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:12:50 +0000

Great site, thanks so much for the info. We are cleaning out my grandmother’s home and I brought home about 20 lucite/bakelite/plastic purses along with about 50 other vintage and antique purses. This sure helps me know what to keep!

She has lots of Wilardy - but a few of them have cracks of varying degrees. Are they worth anything? They look pretty on a shelf but you wouldn’t be able to carry them. Thanks!

By: Jaynie Van Roe

Jaynie Van Roe — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:59:30 +0000

Hi Monique,

I have neither repaired a handbag with a Lucite handle nor hired anyone to do so… My only suggestions are:

1) You can buy a vintage replacement handle, but please inspect the hardware & findings to ensure you know just if it will work on your bag,

and/or 2) some claim Lucite may be repaired, but I’ve personally never seen it done right. Maybe I’m fussy or only seen poor work… But please be cautious.

and/or 3) please be careful when considering hiring someone to replace or repair the handle. Ask to see examples of repairs/replacements they have done, ask for references, and get all the details regarding cost, insurance, shipping etc. in writing. It may seem like a lot; but you only have one of this purse and it was your grandmothers. It is truly one of a kind!

By: Monique Hunter

Monique Hunter — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:32:12 +0000

I have my grandmothers’s purse that has a lucite or plastic handle. It broke in one place. I want to have it repaired or replaced. Can you help me?

Thanks.

By: lexismonkey

lexismonkey — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:40:42 +0000

Thank you for this article, it was really informative and helpful!