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Art Deco Mesh Bags

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Mesh Evening Bag With Emerald and Diamond Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an exceedingly rare and coveted 18 Karat Gold Art Deco evening bag with a diamond and
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Vanity Items

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring in Platinum, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
successful and moved premises to 5th Avenue in 1900. It is his Edwardian and Art Deco jewellery that
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Early 20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

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Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
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Tiara Convertible En Tremblant Flower Diamond Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Tiara convertible En Tremblant Flower Diamond Brooch on Silver and Gold. French marks. Late 19th Century. Tiara frame in titanium flexible and adaptable to all sizes. Lengt...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Tiara Convertible Diamond Antique Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Tiara convertible Diamond Antique Brooch on Silver and Gold. Aigrette feather is optional. Old mine cut Diamonds: approximately 15.00 carats. Tiara frame in titanium flexible and ad...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches

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Diamond

Victorian Pearl Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Centered by a claw set pearl diameter 7 mm, framed by 9 rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.25 cts, to a carved gallery and plain hoop. Mounted in gold.Diameter of the top 17...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 4.03 carats Colombian Emerald Ring Minor Oil Type AGL Certificate
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 4,03 ct Colombia Minor Oil Emerald, settled in a platinum and diamonds art deco ring. The color of this Emerald is top scale. Certificate AGL Stating the 4,03cts emerald to...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tanzanite Ring 10.21 Carat Hexagon
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Remarkable one-of-a-kind 10.21 carat Tanzanite Hexagon platinum ring, decorated with a total of 0.61 carat round brilliant collection diamonds. Tanzanite dimensions: 15.2 x 12.9 x 8....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, Platinum

Important Faberge Imperial Russian Presentation Gift to a Member of the Imperial
By Fabergé
Located in Greenwich, CT
Important Faberge Imperial Russian Presentation Gift to a Member of The Imperial Court of Germany 1907 Rare and Important Faberge Imperial Russian Presentation Gift to a Member of T...
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Stunning 14K Gold & Diamond Clutch Purse
Located in Birmingham, AL
Absolutely Stunning 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Clutch Purse! The purse measures 6.5 inches by 4 inches and weighs 483 grams! There are 80 Diamonds estimated to weigh 3.50 carats and...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Stunning 14K Gold & Diamond Clutch Purse
Stunning 14K Gold & Diamond Clutch Purse
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Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond Tiara Brooch Aigrette Comb Original Box Collingwood, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Detachable brooch, tiara, and comb fitted in an original box stamped Collingwood & Co. Of spray design, set with circular-cut diamonds, holding a plume of white egret feathers. A hig...
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Early 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Conch Pearl and Marquise Diamond and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Conch pearl, the rarest and most expensive type of pearl in the world. A beautiful engagement ring made in white gold with conch pearl, high quality marquise diamonds and round diamo...
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Reflective of the incredible glamour and high style of the roaring twenties, this extraordinary Cartier Art Deco sugarloaf cabochon cut velvety blue natural sapphire diamond platinum...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 1.26 Carat & 1.01 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Superb Art Deco era 2-Stone Ring with two Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Sapphires, composed of platinum.  One of the Old Mine Cut diamonds weighs 1.26 carats, GIA certified K color/VS2 c...
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Old Mine-cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Composed of old mine and rose-cut diamonds, this rivière necklace is mounted in enameled 18K gold. Each old-mine cut diamond, graduating in size from approximately 0.50 carat to 0.15...
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Antique Late 19th Century Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Necklace Platinum and 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular necklace is built around 22 oval-cut Burma rubies ranging in size from approximately 2.50 carats to 0.95 carats totalling approximately 38 carats. The rubies exhibit...
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

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1930's Art Deco Silver Mesh Bag
Located in Stamford, CT
German silver mesh Art Deco purse.Circa 1930s.
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1930s German Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930s Whiting and Davis Art Deco Dresden Multi-Color Mesh Bag
By Charles Whiting, Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
designed and painted mesh with an Art Deco frame and a mustard colored silk lining. The Art Deco motif is
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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Whiting & Davis Deco Colorful Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York City, NY
Whiting & Davis colorful art deco mesh evening bag. Clasp works well, links line up and lay flat
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1960s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Whiting & Davis Deco Hand-Tinted Dresden Mesh Evening Purse 1920s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Burbank, CA
executed in a geometric stepped Art Deco design with an attached snake chain handle; the interior of the
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930's Art Deco purse in black and yellow
Located in Stamford, CT
German silver mesh Art Deco purse in black and yellow. Circa 1930s.
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1930s German Evening Bags and Minaudières

Edwardian Whiting and Davis Dresden Multi-Color Mesh Bag
By Charles Whiting, Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Edwardian/Art Deco frame and a yellow silk satin lining with inside pocket and round gold mirrior. The
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern
By Evans Case Company
Located in Antwerp, BE
A most chic American Art Deco minaudière evening bag. Gold tone metal embossed with a star burst
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920's Dresden Enamel Baby-Fine Mesh Handbag on Gilded Frame
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this stunning, Dresden, baby-fine mesh metal bag, enameled in soft muted colors
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses

1920s Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Black, Blue
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful French-made enameled Art Deco style metal mesh evening bag with elaborate cast plated
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Art Deco German Silver Mesh Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Art Deco German Silver Mesh Evening Bag. This piece is in fair vintage condition with wear
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Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930s Art Deco Black Mesh and Rhinestone Evening Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1930s Art Deco black mesh and rhinestone evening bag with brass frame and chain as well
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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
Condition. 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 Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Deco Rhinestone Mesh and Silver Evening Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1920s Art Deco metal mesh evening bag completely covered in bezel-set rhinestones
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
the chain is 5.5 inches long. Such a pretty piece from the Art Deco era to wear and display. Looks
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Gold and Black Enamel
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning black and gold metal mesh 1920s evening bag (unlined) with black enamel rose and fern
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

Classic 1950’s Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Evening Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This classic evening gold mesh handbag by Whiting & Davis will take you from deco to disco
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Chain Mail Fringe Handbag, 1960's
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1960's mod evening gold mesh handbag by Whiting & Davis will take you from deco to disco
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1960s American Structured Shoulder Bags

Mandalian Art Deco Chainmail Metal Bag with Enamel Bead Fringe, 1920s
Located in University City, MO
1920's Carpet style Art Deco flapper bag with a lustrous pearly enamel finish in gorgeous muted
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Brass Mesh Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Brass Mesh Dance Purse with mesh tassel. Ornate foliate filigree decoration runs up
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1920s American Top Handle Bags

20s Art Deco Metal Mesh Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s art deco metal mesh purse with black and white enamel. Measurements 10 1/2" Length 3
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Early 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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Early 20th Century American Novelty Bags

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
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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1920s American Top Handle Bags

Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Gold Mesh Accordian Bag - circa 1940's
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Gold Mesh Accordian Bag - circa 1940's. This bag is in fair vintage
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco 1920's Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
early Whiting & Davis handbags with the introduction of unadorned clean lines representing an Art Deco
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1920s American Top Handle Bags

Art Deco German Silver Metal Micro Mesh Evening Bag with Chain Handle, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
almost as powerfully. Its patterned Art Deco top frame, hairpin chain handle and pouch polish to a
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1920s German Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Whiting and Davis Sterling Silver Mesh Art Deco Evening Bags, Group of 3
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the 1920s Art Deco era, a collection of three Sterling Silver mesh evening bags made by
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20th Century American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

ART DECO c.1920's Gray Chevron Metal Mesh Enamel Frame Top Flapper Evening Purse
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Art Deco c.1920's gray metal mesh enamel frame top flapper evening purse. Taupe and
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1920s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Pave Rhinestone Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pave Rhinestone Bag from the 1930's. Fine quality with each stone set into a metal bezel
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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pierre Cardin Silver and Black Mesh Evening Bag
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Alford, MA
Pierre Cardin Art Deco-style evening pouch of silver and black metallic mesh arrayed in a diamond
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Mid-20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

German LSM 1930s Art Deco All-In-One Carryall Compact Purse
Located in London, GB
This is a L. S. Mayer 'Burlington' black art deco carryall compact purse with a gold tone crackle
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1930s German Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Late 1920s or Early 1930s Art Deco Cream and Gold Beaded Bag
Located in London, GB
! The bag is intricately hand beaded and very much influenced by the Art Deco designs of the era. The
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1920s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Silverplate Chainmail Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
and other essentials. Composed of very fine mesh links. Simple frame with kiss lock containing blue
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tiffany & Co. Rare Sterling Silver Chain Mail Evening Bag c 1910
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University City, MO
pouch The sterling clasp frame is embellished with intricate foliage designs in a geometric art deco
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1910s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Vintage Black, White & Grey Painted Mesh Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Vintage Black, White & Grey Painted Mesh Bag. This bag is in very good vintage condition
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Early 20th Century Unknown Novelty Bags

Art Deco Whiting and Davis watercolour mesh evening purse
By Whiting Davis
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Purse, by Whiting and Davis, Gilt on Silver Metal Mesh with Cobalt and Pink wash
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Whiting and Davis gold and silver mesh evening purse bag
By Whiting & Davis, Whiting Davis
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Purse, by Whiting and Davis, Metal Mesh in gilt and silver, with Blue Sapphire Clasp, mesh
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Art Deco Enamel Chainmail Mesh Purse
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic 1920s mesh evening purse! This chainmail purse has a pressed metal art deco closure
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930s Whiting and Davis Art Deco Painted Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Highly collectible Whiting and Davis mesh purse. This hand bag features painted mesh with an Art
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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Blue Enamel Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
art deco sunburst clasp painted in alternating black and blue enamel. The mesh body of the purse has a
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Whiting & Davis Art Deco Screen Printed Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis, Charles Whiting
Located in Houston, TX
in bold Deco design. Enameled hot pink and green art deco details the frame as if to scream "1930's
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Silver Metgal Mesh Drawsting Writslet Beggars Purse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 1930'S Whiting & Davis style silver metal mesh drawstring beggars purse.Features super
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Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

20'S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Wristlet Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" locking closure mechanism with an Art Deco spiral motif. Fully lined white satin lining, the bottom is
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Mid-Century Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh & Austrian Crystal Paste Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh & Austrian Crystal Paste Soft Clutch Evening Bag By, Whiting
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920'S Art Deco Metal Mesh Mandolin Flapper Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Enameled Floral Motif "Mandolin" Flapper Bag with
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920'S Art Deco Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh "Dresden" Flapper Evening Bag-Signed
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Art Deco Whiting & Davis Metal Fine Ring Mesh "Dresden" Flapper Evening Bag. Features a gold
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Early 20th Century Canadian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Whiting & Davis Floral Enamel Dresden Mesh Evening Bag with Deco Clasp
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
evening purse has a diamond art deco clasp with pressed out details. The mesh body of the purse features a
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Iconic 1920s Mesh Enamel Rhinestone Purse
Located in Houston, TX
features dainty floral flourishes below and to the sides of the triangular sunburst art-deco clasp
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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Iconic 1920s Mesh Enamel Rhinestone Purse
Iconic 1920s Mesh Enamel Rhinestone Purse
H 6 in W 5 in D 0.25 in L 11.75 in
Whiting and Davis Mesh Lighthouse Handbag 1920s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
. It has an art deco enameled clasp in blue and black and an elongated anchor chain. There is slight
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh and Crystal Rhinestone Clutch Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Whiting & Davis silver mesh metal clutch style handbag. Features a silver metal
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh & Swarovski Crystal Clutch Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Art Deco style Whiting & Davis gold metal mesh clutch evening bag. Features a gold
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20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Gunmetal Silver Bead Gate Top Beggars Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Whiting & Davis Style 1920s silver stud metal mesh accordion style gate top wristlet hand
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20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Whiting and Davis Dresden Mesh Floral Silk Screened Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
, orange, blue, and cobalt rainbow colored zigzag cut. The gold-tone clasp features an art deco design
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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières

80'S Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Flapper Fringe Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting & Davis Art Deco style gold and ruby metal mesh floral motif 110th anniversary "
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20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Art Deco Mesh Bags For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of art deco mesh bags available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Brown art deco mesh bags and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Silver and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Art deco mesh bags designed by Whiting & Davis and Charles Whiting — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Art Deco Mesh Bags?

On average, art deco mesh bags on 1stDibs sell for $325, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $975 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right evening-bags-minaudieres for You

Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.

Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap.

Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.

Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.

Find a vast array of vintage minaudières and evening bags in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.

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