Vintage Whiting and Davis Chainmail Crossbody Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
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Whiting And Davis Chainmail Top
Whiting & Davis Halter Top Vintage Silver-Tone Chainmail 1990s
$520Sale Price|40% Off
Whiting & Davis Halter Top Vintage Silver-Tone Chainmail 1990s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Do you want to shine? This very RARE and exceptional 1990s Vintage silver-tone chainmail Halter Top
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By Whiting & Davis
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By Whiting & Davis
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$600
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By Whiting & Davis
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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cocktail dress! Features one shoulder of metal mesh chainmail, produced by Whiting & Davis. Super soft and
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Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929
By Whiting & Davis
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An ornate, rare piece of history is this Whiting & Davis mesh purse, Circa. The 1920s-1929. This
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Whiting & Davis Vintage Silver-Tone Chainmail Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
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By Whiting & Davis
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Chainmail and Crystal Evening Bag 1950s
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By Whiting & Davis
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1990s Whiting & Davis Pink To Blue Ombre Chainmail Halter Cowl Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
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Large 1960s Whiting & Davis Silver Chainmail 60s Hand Shoulder Bag Mod Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
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1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Chain Mail Sexy Disco Vintage 70s Halter Top
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Size: Small - Medium
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Chain Mail Sexy Disco Vintage 70s Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s WHITING & DAVIS gold metal chainmail halter top! Signature W&D heavy duty metal chain
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1970s Whting & Davis Gold Chain Mail Metal Mesh Vintage 70s Disco Halter Top
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Size: Small / Medium
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy rare 1970s WHITING & DAVIS gold chainmail metal mesh plunging disco Studio 54 Paco Rabbane
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1970s Gold Metal Mesh Chainmail Amazing 70s Vintage Disco Studio 54 Halter Top
Located in San Diego, CA
. No label remains, but could definitely be Paco Rabanne or Whiting and Davis. Great with jeans, shorts
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By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
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By Whiting & Davis
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By Whiting & Davis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Whiting And Davis Chainmail Top For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary whiting and davis chainmail top for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find brown, purple and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a whiting and davis chainmail top from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Whiting & Davis, Balmain and Pierre Balmain — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Whiting And Davis Chainmail Top?
Prices for a whiting and davis chainmail top can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $354 and can go as high as $3,788, while, on average they fetch $1,200.
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.
Questions About Whiting & Davis
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Whether Whiting & Davis bags are made in China varies. The company was founded in Plainville, Massachusetts, in 1876 and has been based in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, since 1995. Its collectible vintage handbags were largely produced at its own workshop in Massachusetts. However, Whiting & Davis has outsourced some of its newer bags to factories in China. On 1stDibs, find a range of Whiting & Davis apparel and accessories.