Art Deco Enamel Childs Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming childs purse of metal mesh enamelled in deco patterns. Unusual closure with cottton cord
Art Deco Enamel Childs Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming childs purse of metal mesh enamelled in deco patterns. Unusual closure with cottton cord
Art Deco Gold Mesh Makeup Purse with Mirror & Rouge Lipstick Holder
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Original 14k Yellow Gold Mesh Makeup Purse with Mirror & Rouge Lipstick Holder. Item
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse 1920s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse from the 1920s is a stunning example of vintage
Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Evening Bag with Orange Bakelite Handle
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Whiting & Davis evening bag with black metal mesh body, structured tortoiseshell-tone
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
Circa 1930 Italian Art Deco Gold Tone Mirrored Compact
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant gold washed metal powder compact circa 1940. The interior has a mirror and a section to
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H 5.42 in W 3.15 in D 1.09 in
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
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
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis purse comprised of a gold purse frame and Dresden mesh. The bag is
Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
! Painted, incredibly fine, knitted chainmail metal mesh in muted palette of red, blue, yellow, and green
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
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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H 15.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.25 in
Mandalian Art Deco Flapper Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mandalian Art Deco Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads, USA, Circa 1920s
Metal
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H 16.75 in W 9.2 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Whiting & Davis Dresden Enamel Mesh Evening Purse Shadow Box/Display
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Deco Whiting & Davis Dresden mesh evening purse. It is enamel hand painted with
Metal
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H 7 in W 0.25 in D 5 in
Antique Whiting Davis Art Deco Enamel Mesh Bag Purse Ming Clasp Flapper Boho
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique whiting Davis enamel mesh coin purse or handbag with a fountain design in orange, blue and
Metal, Enamel
1920s Mandalian Enameled Flower Print & Silver Chain Metal Mesh Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
intricate enamel work captures the spirit of Art Deco, while the silver chain and closure add a touch of
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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H 13 in W 7.5 in D 0.25 in
2 Antique Metal Mesh Purses, One is Silver Plate & The other Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Petaluma, CA
These 2 purses were made at the height of the metal purse craze, the art deco period. The big
Metal
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Gold Mesh Coin Purse Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous Karl Lagerfeld clip on earrings fashioned to look like mesh coin purses … one for each ear
Gilt Metal
1920s Opulent Art Deco Whiting & Davis Chain Mail Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
designed with an ornate scrolled gilt metal clasp frame The delicate chain mail mesh purse is illuminated
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
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
Mandalian Mesh Metal Purse, Circa 1920s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful antique art deco mesh metal purse. enamel painted gold metal. geometric pattern. carved
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
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
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
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
1920s Art Deco Rhinestone Mesh Evening Bag w Fretwork Frame.
Located in Gresham, OR
1920s Art Deco Rhinestone Mesh Evening Bag w Fretwork Frame: A gorgeous original 1920s Art Deco
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage Whiting & Davis mesh clutch beautiful gold mesh metal pretty art deco style rhinestone
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
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
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
1930's Evans Mesh & Enamel Compact Purse
By Evans Case Company
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage collectible 1930's Art Deco vanity compact purse by Evans. Goldtone armor mesh body with
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
1920's Chain Mesh Bag Unique Style
Located in New York, NY
Metal mesh purses were a popular 1920’s item. This one has unusual features with a fold over top
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
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
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
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
20'S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Wristlet Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Whiting & Davis Silver Plate Metal Mesh Gate Top Wristlet "Beggars Purse" Evening Bag
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
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
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
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
Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh Enamel Two Tone Clutch Style Hand Bag, 1984
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Style Whiting & Davis White Enamel Metal Mesh with Metallic Gunmetal Graphic Design.zipper
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
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
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
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 "
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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W 3.5 in D 1 in L 6 in
Mid-20th Century Silver Mesh & Austrian Crystal Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh & Austrian Crystal Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
Art Deco Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Collar Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco Akoya Pearl diamond platinum choker collar necklace, circa 1930s. The Art Deco Akoya Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace, crafted in the 1930s, epitomizes the elegance a...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
Prada Brown Cotton Top Handle Doctor Bag
By Prada
Located in Paris, FR
Prada Brown cotton top handle Doctor bag featuring a brown canvas with grained ivory leather, silver tone hardware with top frame closure, black monogram nylon lining with inner zipp...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
$1,450
Size: Small - Medium
1960s Gottex Black Sheer Cut - Out Sexy One Piece 60s Vintage Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Gottex
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and rare 1960s GOTTEX black one piece swimsuit or bodysuit with sheer cut-out sides! Features a high neck with an open back. Black on black polka dot print. Semi sheer cut-outs ...
Pale blue silk slip dress with flower appliqué Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue silk slip dress with flower appliqué. Tiny pleats under bust SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
Valentino S/S 1990 Ruched Frilly Tiered Black Silk Chiffon Dress
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Valentino Spring 1990 collection was all about tiers upon tiers of fabulously frilly ruffles. Delicate and feminine, the micro-pleated silk chiffon ruffles and ruching decorate a...
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...
18k Gold
$430
Size: Recommended Size; Small / UK 8
2000’s Dolce & Gabbana Green Tweed & Lace Corset Bustier with Denim Corsage
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fabulous 2000’s Dolce & Gabbana bustier. Crafted from green tweed featuring denim accents and floral corsage. The bustier closes via a concealed back zip and has ornately decorated...
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 bag — Birkin, 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.”
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Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.