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Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

WHITING & DAVIS CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cocktail Mesh Purse In 14Kt Gold & Sterling
WHITING & DAVIS CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cocktail Mesh Purse In 14Kt Gold & Sterling

WHITING & DAVIS CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cocktail Mesh Purse In 14Kt Gold & Sterling

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the silver and the gold and signed as follows, "WHITING & DAVIS CO. STERLING 14KT MESH BAGS REG-U...

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1920s American Art Deco Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

1920s Whiting & Davis "Princess Mary" Double-Slider Mesh Dance Purse
1920s Whiting & Davis "Princess Mary" Double-Slider Mesh Dance Purse

1920s Whiting & Davis "Princess Mary" Double-Slider Mesh Dance Purse

Located in Honolulu, HI

A rare and exceptional masterwork of 1920s Art Deco luxury, this authentic Whiting & Davis "Princess Mary" double-slider dance purse represents the pinnacle of American metal-mes...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

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1920s Whiting and Davis Colorful Mesh Bag
1920s Whiting and Davis Colorful Mesh Bag

1920s Whiting and Davis Colorful Mesh Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Wonderful 1920s enamel and mesh whiting and davis bag. Some wear to a few mesh pieces in the design, but the overall enamel is well intact and crisp. Little wear to bag frame. 6.5&qu...

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1920s Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Circa 1920s Whiting & Davis Dresden Mesh Purse
Circa 1920s Whiting & Davis Dresden Mesh Purse

Circa 1920s Whiting & Davis Dresden Mesh Purse

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Long Beach, CA

Circa 1920s to 1930s Whiting & Davis delicate gold tone metal mesh purse embellished with a bright floral motif, hanging from a bright gold tone metal frame. Inside is a pale-peach ...

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920s Whiting and Davis Metallic Green Mesh Bag
1920s Whiting and Davis Metallic Green Mesh Bag

1920s Whiting and Davis Metallic Green Mesh Bag

By Whiting & Davis, Charles Whiting

Located in Houston, TX

This quintessential accessory of the 1920s by Whiting and Davis still holds up today! Withstanding 100 years, it features a decorative exterior with multicolored flat mesh, a kiss ...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Edwardian Whiting and Davis Dresden Multi-Color Mesh  Bag
Edwardian Whiting and Davis Dresden Multi-Color Mesh  Bag

Edwardian Whiting and Davis Dresden Multi-Color Mesh Bag

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H 4.75 in W 0.25 in D 6.5 in

Edwardian Whiting and Davis Dresden Multi-Color Mesh Bag

By Charles Whiting, Whiting & Davis

Located in Houston, TX

Highly collectible Whiting and Davis mesh purse. This hand bag features painted mesh with an Edwardian/Art Deco frame and a yellow silk satin lining with inside pocket and round gold...

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Whiting & Davis Deco Hand-Tinted Dresden Mesh Evening Purse 1920s
Whiting & Davis Deco Hand-Tinted Dresden Mesh Evening Purse 1920s

Whiting & Davis Deco Hand-Tinted Dresden Mesh Evening Purse 1920s

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Burbank, CA

Signed "Whiting & Davis Co Mesh Bags". Dimensions: 7.5" L x 7" W; handle, 15.5" L.

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929
Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929

Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Galveston, TX

An ornate, rare piece of history is this Whiting & Davis mesh purse, Circa. The 1920s-1929. This white-in-color antique chainmail purse is framed in gold with a decorative frame tha...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920s Whiting and Davis Blue Enamel Art Deco Clasp Mesh Bag
1920s Whiting and Davis Blue Enamel Art Deco Clasp Mesh Bag

1920s Whiting and Davis Blue Enamel Art Deco Clasp Mesh Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant 1920s Whiting and Davis evening purse! This gorgeous mesh purse features a pressed art deco geometric triangular clasp featuring accents of bright blue enamel. The mesh body ...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920's Dresden Enamel Baby-Fine Mesh Handbag on Gilded Frame
1920's Dresden Enamel Baby-Fine Mesh Handbag on Gilded Frame

1920's Dresden Enamel Baby-Fine Mesh Handbag on Gilded Frame

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Oradell, NJ

It is lined in silk and is in excellent vintage condition. These bags, created by Whiting & Davis, were called "Dresden" enamels.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920s Mandalian Mfg Company Pink and Gold Flat Mesh Bag
1920s Mandalian Mfg Company Pink and Gold Flat Mesh Bag

1920s Mandalian Mfg Company Pink and Gold Flat Mesh Bag

Located in Houston, TX

Not much is known about Sahatiel Mandalian, He was an Armeninan immigrant born in Constantinople, Turkey who actually patented the flat mesh machine and painted flat mesh idea a good...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920's Teal and Coral Mandalian MFG  Painted Flat Mesh Purse
1920's Teal and Coral Mandalian MFG  Painted Flat Mesh Purse

1920's Teal and Coral Mandalian MFG Painted Flat Mesh Purse

Located in Houston, TX

Not much is known about Sahatiel Mandalian, He was an Armeninan immigrant born in Constantinople, Turkey who actually patented the flat mesh machine and painted flat mesh idea a good...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920 Mandalian Mfg. Company Teal Yellow and Rust Mesh Fringed Bag
1920 Mandalian Mfg. Company Teal Yellow and Rust Mesh Fringed Bag

1920 Mandalian Mfg. Company Teal Yellow and Rust Mesh Fringed Bag

Located in Houston, TX

Take a look at this truly dazzling mesh bag by the Mandalian Mfg. Company! It features an intricately painted symmetrical abstract design, a silver kiss lock and fringe that hangs f...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920s Mandalian Mfg. Company  Black Painted Mesh Bag
1920s Mandalian Mfg. Company  Black Painted Mesh Bag

1920s Mandalian Mfg. Company Black Painted Mesh Bag

Located in Houston, TX

This lovely antique mesh bag from the Mandalian Mfg features a decorative top clasp with floral motifs. The black, gold and mint design on the body of the bag resembles traditional ...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.

Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.

By Whiting & Davis

Located in University City, MO

Inside and out. Signed: Whiting and Davis Mesh bags on clasp. Plus also signed the paper tag.

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag

Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Sparks, NV

FROM THE SUZANNE MOUNTS COLLECTION: Vintage 1920's Whiting and Davis Enamel Mesh Purse Evening Bag Whiting & Davis gold mesh purse. Interior is unlined and all mesh is tight to t...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.

Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.

By Whiting & Davis

Located in University City, MO

Impressionistic 1920's Dresden Mesh bag. Totally Flapper style. Think Daisy in The Great Gatsby! Painted, incredibly fine, knitted chainmail metal mesh in muted palette of red, blue,...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920s Opulent Art Deco Whiting & Davis Chain Mail Evening Bag
1920s Opulent Art Deco Whiting & Davis Chain Mail Evening Bag

1920s Opulent Art Deco Whiting & Davis Chain Mail Evening Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in University City, MO

1920s Opulent art deco Whiting & Davis chain mail evening bag The exquisite evening bag is designed with an ornate scrolled gilt metal clasp frame The delicate chain mail mesh purse...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

WHITING & DAVIS CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cocktail Mesh Purse In 14Kt Gold & Sterling
WHITING & DAVIS CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cocktail Mesh Purse In 14Kt Gold & Sterling

WHITING & DAVIS CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cocktail Mesh Purse In 14Kt Gold & Sterling

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the silver and the gold and signed as follows, "WHITING & DAVIS CO. STERLING 14KT MESH BAGS REG-US PA...

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1920s American Art Deco Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dresden Mesh Metal Impressionistic Monet Style Color Palette Fringed Bag, 1910
Dresden Mesh Metal Impressionistic Monet Style Color Palette Fringed Bag, 1910

Dresden Mesh Metal Impressionistic Monet Style Color Palette Fringed Bag, 1910

By Whiting & Davis

Located in University City, MO

This is one of the most romantic mesh bags I have ever seen. Impressionistic waves in sift pastel hues.

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Whiting & Davis Watercolor Dresden Mesh Evening Bag, 1920s
Whiting & Davis Watercolor Dresden Mesh Evening Bag, 1920s

Whiting & Davis Watercolor Dresden Mesh Evening Bag, 1920s

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Tucson, AZ

Demure pointed fringe and an Impressionist watercolor print are the perfect counterpoint to a flapper dress unsafe to take home to mother. Just large enough for a credit card and som...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Whiting & Davis Art Deco Multi-Color Floral Mesh Bag
Whiting & Davis Art Deco Multi-Color Floral Mesh Bag

Whiting & Davis Art Deco Multi-Color Floral Mesh Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whiting & Davis Art Deco Multi-Color Floral Mesh Bag. This bag is in good vintage condition with wear consistent with its age. The design was painted on but some of the paint is comi...

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Whiting & Davis Antique Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Purse, Documented, 1920s
Whiting & Davis Antique Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Purse, Documented, 1920s

Whiting & Davis Antique Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Purse, Documented, 1920s

By Whiting & Davis

Located in North Attleboro, MA

This wonderful Whiting & Davis metal mesh bag, circa 1920s, is a stunning piece of fashion history. The purse is comprised of colorful enameled armor mesh with a unique enameled fram...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Art Deco Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold & Silver Mesh Bag with Rhinestones
Art Deco Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold & Silver Mesh Bag with Rhinestones

Art Deco Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold & Silver Mesh Bag with Rhinestones

By Whiting & Davis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Deco Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold & Silver Mesh Bag with Rhinestones. This bag is in very good vintage condition with wear consistent with its age. The front mesh is a gold & sil...

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Art Deco 1920's Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag
Art Deco 1920's Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag

Art Deco 1920's Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Atlanta, GA

Whiting & Davis has been producing fashionable handbags since the late 1800’s and perfected mesh designs in the 1900's that originally were hand formed. This 1920's version is simil...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

A vintage 1920s chainmail hand painted Art Deco Bag by Whiting & Davis
A vintage 1920s chainmail hand painted Art Deco Bag by Whiting & Davis

A vintage 1920s chainmail hand painted Art Deco Bag by Whiting & Davis

Located in London, GB

A pretty art deco bag by Whiting and Davis. The mesh bag has a grey background with a multi coloured design in lilac , bue and red, with fringing at the base. Internaly it is lined...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Art Deco Whiting and Davis watercolour mesh evening purse
Art Deco Whiting and Davis watercolour mesh evening purse

Art Deco Whiting and Davis watercolour mesh evening purse

By Whiting Davis

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

The inner edge below the Gilt clasp, is marked “WHITING & DAVIS CO.”, with “MESH” above, and “BAGS” below.

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Art Deco Whiting and Davis gold and silver mesh evening purse bag
Art Deco Whiting and Davis gold and silver mesh evening purse bag

Art Deco Whiting and Davis gold and silver mesh evening purse bag

By Whiting Davis, Whiting & Davis

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

The inner edge below the Sapphire clasp, is marked “WHITING & DAVIS CO.”, between “MESH” above, “BAGS” below, all above “REG.

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Whiting and Davis Mesh Lighthouse Handbag 1920s
Whiting and Davis Mesh Lighthouse Handbag 1920s

Whiting and Davis Mesh Lighthouse Handbag 1920s

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Chicago, IL

Glamorous and delicate 1920s Whiting and Davis mesh and enamel Lighthouse evening purse. This gorgeous enamel mesh purse features a lighthouse depicted in red, white and blue on both...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

Antique Whiting & Davis Sterling Silver Mesh Flapper Bag
Antique Whiting & Davis Sterling Silver Mesh Flapper Bag

Antique Whiting & Davis Sterling Silver Mesh Flapper Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare Early 1900'S collectors signed Whiting & Davis Sterling Silver mesh flapper bag wristlet. Incredible delicate and always sturdy this Whiting & Davis flapper handbag feat...

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Screen Printed Mesh Bag
1920s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Screen Printed Mesh Bag

1920s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Screen Printed Mesh Bag

By Charles Whiting, Whiting & Davis

Located in Houston, TX

This flapper era hand bag was designed by Whiting & Davis in the last years of 1920's. Made of flat armor mesh and beautifully screen printed in dreamy impressionistic shades highl...

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

30'S Gold Metal Mesh "Beggars" Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis
30'S Gold Metal Mesh "Beggars" Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis

30'S Gold Metal Mesh "Beggars" Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis

By Whiting & Davis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1930'S Art Deco Gold Plate Metal Mesh "Mini" Gate Top "Beggars" Purse By, Whiting & Davis. The gold plate gate top has an etched Art Deco pattern and snaps closed to the accordion st...

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920s Whiting and Davis Dresden Mesh Floral Silk Screened Bag
1920s Whiting and Davis Dresden Mesh Floral Silk Screened Bag

1920s Whiting and Davis Dresden Mesh Floral Silk Screened Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous 1920s Whiting and Davis mesh bag. This bag features a bright and vivid silk screen painted floral design in soft hues on both sides of the bag. The design features leaves ...

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1920s Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Blue Enamel Mesh Purse
1920s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Blue Enamel Mesh Purse

1920s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Blue Enamel Mesh Purse

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Houston, TX

In 1892 Whiting and Davis created their first mesh handbag, and in 1912, after automating the mesh weaving process, Whiting & Davis expanded considerably, overshadowing their competi...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920"S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Flapper Bag-Signed
1920"S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Flapper Bag-Signed

1920"S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Flapper Bag-Signed

By Whiting & Davis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1920"S Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Sterling and silver plate Metal Mesh Flapper Evening Bag-Signed. This coveted style features a soldered metal mesh body with coveted fringe de...

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920'S Sterling Silver Soldered Mesh Wristlet Hand Bag By, Whiting & Davis
1920'S Sterling Silver Soldered Mesh Wristlet Hand Bag By, Whiting & Davis

1920'S Sterling Silver Soldered Mesh Wristlet Hand Bag By, Whiting & Davis

By Whiting & Davis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Whiting & Davis Sterling Silver Soldered Ring Mesh Flapper Wristlet Style Hand Bag. This rare Art Nouveau evening bag features, sterling silver ring style soldered mesh, etch...

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920'S Art Deco Metal Mesh Mandolin Flapper Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis
1920'S Art Deco Metal Mesh Mandolin Flapper Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis

1920'S Art Deco Metal Mesh Mandolin Flapper Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis

By Whiting & Davis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Engraved Signed and numbered on the interior frame, Whiting & Davis Co. Mesh Bags US. The frame has a hook and snap closure and the shoulder strap is silver plate chain link with a 6...

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Early 20th Century American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920'S Art Deco Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh "Dresden" Flapper Evening Bag-Signed
1920'S Art Deco Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh "Dresden" Flapper Evening Bag-Signed

1920'S Art Deco Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh "Dresden" Flapper Evening Bag-Signed

By Whiting & Davis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Engraved signed on the interior frame Whiting & Davis Co-Mesh Bags, Made In Canada. This bag is numbered, D-15-1-6 D BH.

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Early 20th Century Canadian Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

1920s Whiting & Davis Floral Enamel Dresden Mesh Evening Bag with Deco Clasp
1920s Whiting & Davis Floral Enamel Dresden Mesh Evening Bag with Deco Clasp

1920s Whiting & Davis Floral Enamel Dresden Mesh Evening Bag with Deco Clasp

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning floral thin Dresden mesh evening bag by Whiting & Davis. This elegant and elaborate 1920s evening purse has a diamond art deco clasp with pressed out details. The mesh body ...

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1920s American Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags

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Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of whiting and davis antique mesh bags for sale on 1stDibs. For whiting and davis antique mesh bags, Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Beige, Gold and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Whiting And Davis Antique Mesh Bags?

On average, whiting and davis antique mesh bags on 1stDibs sell for $380, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $900 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Whiting & Davis for sale on 1stDibs

You might not expect chain-mesh bags to predate sliced bread by three decades, but it’s true. The very first mesh purse was created by Charles Whiting (1864–1940) in 1892 while working for the jewelry manufacturer Wade Davis & Company in Plainville, Massachusetts. Whiting joined the company at the age of 16, and by 1896 he formed a partnership to purchase it, renaming it the Whiting & Davis Company.

While the original Whiting & Davis mesh purse was made entirely by hand — artisans hammered out the links and wove them together — the company developed a machine to automate fabrication in 1912. With the ability to produce more rapidly and prolifically, Whiting & Davis became a veritable mesh empire, creating handbags and purses in all shapes, styles and colors, including ones made from precious metals, painted with Art Deco designs and silk-screened with Impressionistic images. The purses became status icons for the stylish elite, particularly with the flappers of the 1920s.

Over the years, Whiting & Davis struck up partnerships with some of the most talented designers of the time, including Paul Poiret, Elsa Schiaparelli and Elsa Peretti, who used their mesh in elegant pieces for Tiffany & Co., propelling their popularity even further. After a brief hiatus during World War II, when Whiting & Davis produced radar equipment rather than handbags, the brand continued to develop an ever-expanding line of products that included clothing.

In the 1970s, Whiting & Davis accessories and clothing were the rage of the disco scene. By the early 2000s, everyone from Paris Hilton to Lady Gaga donned the brand’s mesh handbags.

Recent innovations to their offerings include color mesh and fine mesh, with the brand refocusing on fashion jewelry with the launch of a new collection in 2013 featuring a revamped vintage snake-bracelet design. The company has been based in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, since 1995, also supplying its renowned chain mesh for industrial uses like work gloves and protective applications such as shark suits for divers.

Find vintage Whiting & Davis mesh handbags, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.