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Metal Mesh Purse

Antique 800 Silver Metal Chain Mesh Purse
Located in Houston, US
Metal Type: 800 Silver Measurements (W x H): 9"x 5.5" Weight: 284.18 grams Silver antique mesh
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Clutches

Mandalian Mesh Metal Purse, Circa 1920s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful antique art deco mesh metal purse. enamel painted gold metal. geometric pattern. carved
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Enamel Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag
By Whiting Davis
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag made probably by Whiting Davis in the 1970's. Enamel in Deco style
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1970s American Shoulder Bags

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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses

Paco Rabanne Silver Metal Mesh Chainmaille Purse Necklace
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
signed Paco Rabanne. Purse measures 6.25" by 3.5" and has a 21.5" single metal chain strap. In very good
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Whiting & Davis Black Floral Print Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag W/ Black Leather Trim
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
Whiting & Davis metal mesh shoulder bag in a stylized floral pattern in black, red, blue, green and
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1990s American Top Handle Bags

1900s Antique Mesh Purse Evening Bag Victorian
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Antique Mesh Purse Handbag Evening Victorian circa 1900s 14 long x 5.5 w x .5
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Early 20th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Whiting & Davis Dresden Enamel Mesh Evening Purse Shadow Box/Display
Located in Guaynabo, PR
. Inside the metal frame of the purse is marked Mesh Whiting and Davis Co.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1950s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Jewel Closure Evening Clutch with Coin Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The envelope shaped evening bag is complete with two enclosures, a matching gold mesh coin purse and a
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Mid-20th Century American International Style Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
, Massachusetts, but they stopped making jewelry in 1983. Metal mesh purse with chain handle
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1970s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Leo Narducci for Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis, Leo Narducci
Located in Topanga, CA
Very rare, 1960's, Leo Narducci for Whiting and Davis stainless steel metal mesh purse with extra
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1960s American Handbags and Purses

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
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Cross Body Evening Bag Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous vintage Whiting & Davis gold metal mesh cross body evening bag with rayon satin lining and
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Late 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Whiting and Davis Shiny Silver Metal Mesh Handbag
Located in Topanga, CA
Shiny domed metal disk mesh with long silver chain strap. Fully lined in silky black lining
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1970s American Handbags and Purses

Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag with Lime Flowers
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
A sweet and slightly psychedelic Whiting and Davis metal mesh bag in sliver with lime colored
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1970s American Handbags and Purses

1960s Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag with Lime Flowers
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s flower power metal mesh bag from Whiting and Davis. Lime green flowers on painted on the
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1960s American Handbags and Purses

1930'S Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Wristlet Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930'S Whiting & Davis Coveted Gold Metal Mesh "Wristlet" Evening Bag. Features a gold brass smooth
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Ashley Moore Black Enameled Metal Mesh Evening Bag with Gold Chain
Located in Pahrump, NV
This evening bag is made in China by Ashley Moore. The exterior is black enameled aluminum mesh
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Evening Bags and Minaudières

1970s Pierre Cardin White Metal Mesh Purse
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Pierre Cardin White Metal Mesh Purse. Long strap can tuck into purse.
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1970s Shoulder Bags

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
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

French Metal & Mesh Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
This 1970's evening bag has a metal frame, kiss lock and a silver lame body covered with
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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Givenchy Gold Metal Mesh Handbag
By Givenchy
Located in US
Givenchy metal mesh gold handbag adorns the wrist like a large piece of jewelry. Featuring gold
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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Givenchy Gold Metal Mesh Handbag
Givenchy Gold Metal Mesh Handbag
H 4.5 in D 2 in L 9.5 in
LAURA B Black Mesh Metal Alligator Evening Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
LAURA B evening handbag comes in a black mesh metal with red crystals featuring a chain strap and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Metal Mesh 60s Handbag in Gold and Silver
Located in Gresham, OR
A great little 60s all metal, mesh handbag in gold and silver!
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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

WHITING & DAVIS Silver Mesh Metal Chains Evening Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
WHITTING & DAVIS handbag comes in a silver mesh metal with a chain fringe design featuring circle
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

ISABEL MARANT Silver Metal Chainmail Mesh Mini Shoulder Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous ISABEL MARANT mini shoulder bag features a small, flap closure purse in metallic silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Whiting and Davis Color Block Metal Mesh Bag 1970s
By Whiting Davis
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous Whiting and Davis color block metal mesh chain mail shoulder strap bag. It is square
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1970s American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton monogram mesh metal Francis crossbody evening bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
This Louis Vuitton crossbody bag is a very collectible and rare item! The bag is made of meshed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Original 1969 Paco Rabanne Silver Metal Pastilles Chainmail Mesh Mini Bag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible silver-tone metal mesh Paco Rabanne mini bag. Why buy the re-edition when
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1960s Spanish Shoulder Bags

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

Pre-Loved Chloé Women's Silver Metal Mesh Chainmail Hobo Bag
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
embossed on leather strap and internal Made in Italy Composition EXTERIOR: Metal mesh INTERIOR: Cloth
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21st Century and Contemporary British Structured Shoulder Bags

1920s Mandalian Enameled Flower Print & Silver Chain Metal Mesh Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back into the roaring twenties with this exquisite Mandalian enameled mesh bag. A tan backdrop
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Early 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Whiting and Davis Summer Celluloid and Metal Mesh Hand Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Whiting and Davis Summer Celluloid and Metal Mesh Hand Bag
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1950s American Top Handle Bags

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

Dresden Mesh Metal Impressionistic Monet Style Color Palette Fringed Bag, 1910
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
metal clasp and decorative carry chain. Shimmery mesh fringe. Fully lined in buttercup yellow silk
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rosenfeld Gold Fully Etched Metal Shoulder Bag with Mesh Strap - circa 1960's
By Rosenfeld
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rosenfeld Gold Fully Etched Metal Shoulder Bag with Mesh Strap - circa 1960's. This bag is in
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1960s Italian Novelty Bags

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
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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 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

1960s Vintage Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Handbag or Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful shiny vintage Whiting and Davis gold metal mesh purse. Features an intricate clasp, with
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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage LIVINGSTON Bros. Gold Metal Chainmail Mesh Coin Purse Wallet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous vintage wallet by LIVINGSTON BROS. comes in a metallic gold tone metal chainmail mesh and
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Late 20th Century Wallets

1980s Vintage Oroton Gold Chain Mail Metal Mesh Tassel Box Bag Purse Handbag
By Oroton
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, and rare vintage Oroton gold metal chain mail box bag! Complete with metal tassel on
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1980s German Evening Bags and Minaudières

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

Whiting & Davis 1970s Metal Mesh Leopard Print Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
toned hardware and Whiting & Davis's signature metal mesh material in a red, orange and gold leopard
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1970s American Clutches

1950s Gold Metal Mesh Evening Bag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic and beautiful 1950s gold metal mesh evening bag. Details are amazing throughout, gold metal
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1950s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Bvlgari Gold Metal Mesh Long Chain Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bulgari gold mesh cross body/ shoulder bag is done in gold-plated brass heritage mesh and champagne satin
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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Dolce & Gabbana Drape Detail Metal Mesh Evening Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Drape Detail Metal Mesh Evening Bag Sparkling silver evening bag designed with
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Whiting & Davis gold metal mesh wrist-let, evening bag from the 1960s. Gold metal frame
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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960's Anonymous Tri Colour Metal Mesh Crossbody Bag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning anonymous 1960's metal mesh evening bag in the style of Whiting and Davis and Paco Rabanne
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1960s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

An Amazing 1950s Silver Metal Mesh Italian Evening Bag by Carla Carini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite 1950s silver metal mesh evening bag by Carla Carini captures the timeless glamour
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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Whiting and Davis Silver Metal Mesh Cross Body Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant and glamorous 1940s silver metal mesh evening bag from Whiting and Davis. Beautiful 17
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

LOUIS VUITTON "Frances" Metallic Monogram Metal Mesh Chainmail Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: LOUIS VUITTON "Frances" Metallic Monogram Metal Mesh Chainmail Cross Body Bag Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

LOUIS VUITTON F/W 2002 “Frances” Metallic Monogram Metal Mesh Crossbody Handbag
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
LOUIS VUITTON F/W 2002 “Frances” Metallic Monogram Metal Mesh Crossbody Handbag Brand
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Early 2000s American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

A Vintage 1930s Silver mesh metal evening bag by Whiting and Davis
Located in London, GB
large enough to carry evening reuqirements. The bag is in a silver mesh with a scallop frame and satin
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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

WHITING & DAVIS Bronze Gold Snake Metal Mesh Chain Fringe Evening Hoop Bag RARE
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare Whiting & Davis metal mesh evening bag. Gold, brown, and ivory snake print metal mesh
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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco German Silver Metal Micro Mesh Evening Bag with Chain Handle, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
In liquid silver mesh, this semi-transparent evening bag looks like Medieval chain mail and wears
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1920s German Evening Bags and Minaudières

Antique Metal Mesh Purse with Etched Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century to early 20th century small handbag. Finely woven, silver-toned metal mesh
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Handbags and Purses

Sterling Silver Tiffany and Co. Mesh Purse with Sapphire Closure
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Topanga, CA
Tiffany and Company sterling silver metal mesh purse manufactured in the 1930's. The closure is
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Late 19th Century American Handbags and Purses

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Handbags and Purses

Whiting and Davis Silver metal mesh and Rhinestone Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
scene. 60's Whiting and Davis metal mesh purse with rhinestone detailing, fully lined. From the
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1960s American Clutches

A Fine Metal Mesh Wristlet Bag
Located in New York, NY
A unique and unlabeled finely woven metal mesh wristlet bag. Mesh slides over metal ring to open
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1960s Unknown Handbags and Purses

Chanel Hollywood Minaudiere Metal Mesh
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This Chanel Hollywood Minaudiere Metal Mesh, crafted from pink and silver metal mesh, features
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

New VERSACE LIGHT GOLD TONE METAL MESH CLUTCH HANDBAG
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
compartment. Light gold-tone metal mesh and patent leather Removable metal strap. Lined Composition
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2010s Italian Clutches

Butterfly Mesh Flap Bag Metal and Lambskin Small
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Chanel Model: Butterfly Mesh Flap Bag Metal and Lambskin Small
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

1930s Whiting & Davis Vintage Mesh Metal Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
This Whiting and Davis mesh vintage 1930s handbag has been kept in carefully in a collectors safe
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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Balenciaga Bow Bracelet Pouch Metal Mesh
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Bracelet Pouch Metal Mesh Exterior Material: Metal Exterior Color: Gold Interior Material: Metal Interior
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21st Century and Contemporary Pouches and Wristlets

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1970s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Located in Tucson, AZ
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1930s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
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1850s German Evening Bags and Minaudières

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By Walborg
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1960s Japanese Evening Bags and Minaudières

Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Located in New York, NY
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1920s Czech Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Located in New York, NY
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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Bottega Suede Pouch Intrecciato Ring Bag
Bottega Suede Pouch Intrecciato Ring Bag
$775
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By Koret
Located in New York, NY
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Metal Mesh Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary metal mesh purse you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a metal mesh purse may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Whiting & Davis, Chloe and Chanel are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Metal Mesh Purse?

Prices for a metal mesh purse can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $6,182, while, on average they fetch $299.

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.

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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.