Antique Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
New, in its original box with tags, Antique Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse / Bag. Includes original
Early 20th Century American Vanity Items
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Antique Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
New, in its original box with tags, Antique Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse / Bag. Includes original
Other
$382Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.35 in W 9.45 in D 3.35 in
Vintage Whiting & Davis Beaded Evening Bag, 1940s American Classic
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A perfect elegant vintage American evening bag! All beaded by Whiting & Davis Co. - For You
Acrylic
$1,048Sale Price|30% Off
H 8 in W 6 in D 0.28 in
WHITING & DAVIS CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cocktail Mesh Purse In 14Kt Gold & Sterling
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Miami, FL
An oversized mesh purse designed by Whiting & Davis Co. This is an amazing purse mesh bag
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$187Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 6 in W 5 in D 1 in
Antque Whiting and Davis Floral Mesh Bag with Mirror
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Art Deco Whiting and Davis mesh bag with stamp. Gold tone frame and chain., matching small
Metal
Whiting and Davis Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Toronto, ON
Whiting and Davis mesh purse with painted Deco pattern.
1970s Whiting & Davis Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Bracelet and Earrings
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Striking Egyptian revival bracelet and earrings set by Whiting & Davis. The bracelet features the
1960s Whiting and Davis Silvertone Snake Choker, Earrings, and Belt
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful Whiting and Davis Snake coil choker, earrings, and belt are magnificent. Thick, round
Classic Gold Chain Mail Bib Necklace by Designer Whiting and Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Dordogne, FR
Vintage 1960’s gold chain mail bib necklace by designer whiting and Davis in very good condition
Gold Plate
20th Century Gold And Carved Glass Necklace And Earrings By, Whiting & Davis S/3
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
signed, Whiting & Davis. The large necklace pendant measures: 2.5" x 2" inches. The earrings measure
Whiting & Davis Sterling Choker
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling silver mesh choker attributed to Whiting and Davis with applied faceted garnets. The
Sterling Silver
WHITING and DAVIS Plastron in Gilt Mesh
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Paris, FR
Superb Whiting and Davis plastron in golden mesh made with great finesse and precision, it dresses
Gilt Metal
Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Choker Disco Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970's metal mesh choker necklace by Whiting & Davis. Necklace measures 16" long and retains its
Base Metal
Whiting and Davis Co. Set, Gold with Lucite
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set is composed of a gold hued metal and Lucite. The bracelet features a hinged opening. The earrings are a basic clasp closure. The necklace has a large pendent. Measures (...
1960s Whiting and Davis Silver Metal Mesh Snake Coil Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous 1960s Whiting and Davis snake necklace. Quilted silver tone snake head and tail on either
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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
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H 5.12 in L 7.09 in
Vintage Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Chainmail and Crystal Evening Bag 1950s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Whiting & Davis Evening Bag from the 1950s. Featuring the most fabulous chainmail body
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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
company, Whiting & Davis. That one measures 11'' high and 4'' wide. It has the beautifully enameled upper
Metal
Whiting Imperial Queen Sterling Silver Tea Tray 1909
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver tea tray in Imperial Queen pattern. Made by Whiting in New York in 1909
Sterling Silver
Whiting Asparagus Tongs - Mixed Metal & Sterling Silver - Japonesque - C 1890
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Mixed metal asparagus tongs. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1890. Sterling silver with allover
Copper, Sterling Silver
Whiting and Davis Mesh Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Striking and unusual tie form Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Necklace from the 1980's. Chrome plated
Silver Plate, Base Metal
Whiting and Davis Japonesque Panel Bracelet
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Whiting and Davis Japonesque Panel Bracelet in silverplate panels backed on their signature
Silver Plate
Whiting and Davis Coiled Snake Bracelet
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Whiting and Davis Coiled Snake Bracelet of chromed metal with highly detailed finishes. Each scale
Silver Plate
Whiting and Davis Coiled Snake Bracelet
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Whiting and Davis Coiled Snake Bracelet of pale gold metal with highly detailed finishes. Each
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Whiting & Davis 1960s Snake Choker and Earings
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Water Mill, NY
Whiting & Davis.
Whiting & Davis Silver and Amber Rhinestone Earrings
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Whiting & Davis earrings are silver with an amber colored rhinestone in the center. They
Enamel Black and Gilt Mesh Scarf, Whiting Davis
By Whiting Davis
Located in New York, NY
Enamel Black and Gilt Metal Mesh Scarf by Whiting + Davis with scallop pattern. 1980's USA
Gilt Metal
1970s Whiting and Davis Golden Metal Mesh Disco Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Metal gold mesh necklace by Whiting & Davis circa 1970's. Necklace measures 20" in neck length by
Base Metal
Vintage Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Snake Bracelet 1970s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Whiting and Davis gold metal mesh coiled snake bracelet from the 1970s, with the original
Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Scarf Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
chain/tail and Whiting & Davis tag. Our vintage jewelry collection and original creations are all
Gold Plate, Brass
Whiting and Davis Vintage Disco Metal Mesh Earrings, 1970s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 1970's Whiting & Davis disco chain mail clipback earrings. Earrings measure 2.5" in length
Base Metal
Vintage Whiting and Davis Silver metal mesh snake bracelet 1970s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Whiting and Davis silver metal mesh coiled snake bracelet from the 1970s. With the original
Vintage Whiting and Davis 1970s Silver Chainmail 70s Metal Disco Bib Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 1970s WHITING & DAVIS silver chainmail bib necklace / choker! Features all over silver
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H 4 in W 10 in D 12 in
1950s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Jewel Closure Evening Clutch with Coin Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the mid-late 1950s, a gold mesh evening clutch made by Whiting and Davis, the company who
Crystal, Metal
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H 9 in W 16 in D 0.03 in
Whiting & Davis Company Mid Century Modern Gold Mesh Bib Necklace Choker
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Glamorous gold tone mesh necklace manufactured by Whiting and Davis Co. This high quality necklace
Metal
Whiting & Davis Mesh and Candy Apple Red Enamel Statement Earrings, circa 1980s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in McKinney, TX
These stunning 1980s Whiting & Davis candy apple red enamel clip-on earrings feature the
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H 4 in W 10 in D 12 in
1920s Whiting and Davis Sterling Silver Mesh Art Deco Evening Bags, Group of 3
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whiting and Davis, the company who invented superior quality metallic mesh design and fashion, beginning
Sterling Silver
1970s Unmarked Whiting and Davis Mesh Snake Bracelet Set
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous pair of 1970s unmarked Whiting and Davis mesh snake bracelets. gold tone with red
Vintage Whiting And Davis Disco Diva Chainmail Scarf Necklace 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking Vintage Whiting and Davis Scarf Necklace. American designer Whiting & Davis, famed for
Gold Plate
Whiting and Davis Scarab Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Signed Egyptian revival scarab necklace by Whiting and Davis. The piece has a snake style chain and
Whiting and Davis Ruffled Mesh Bib
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Vintage signed Whiting and Davis mesh bib necklace with a unique ruffled detail. The condition is
1970s Whiting and Davis Mesh Snake Bracelet
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a 1970s goldtone coiled rattlesnake bracelet from Whiting and Davis - so fabulous! It is
Base Metal
Whiting and Davis Silver Plated Metal Mesh Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
Whiting and Davis The most renowned metal mesh designer in accessories. Their designs were
1970s Gold Mesh Whiting and Davis Vintage Coil Snake Bracelet
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Greenport, NY
1970s Gold Mesh Whiting and Davis Vintage Coil Snake Bracelet 1970s Egyptian Revival Gold Mesh
Gold
Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Choker
Located in Topanga, CA
Gold mesh choker with polished black stone and rhinestone detail. Easy evening accessory to compliment this spring's luxe gold trends.
Superb Large 50's Whiting and Davis Choker / Neckace
Located in Miami, FL
Superb large vintage Whiting and Davis warp around choker, wioth original tag. Wonderful to ware
Whiting and Davis Mesh Bib
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Stunning unique and rare necklace by Whiting and Davis. New old stock with the original typed
Base Metal
Whiting and Davis "Gold" Snake Bracelet
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Stamford, CT
Exotic Whiting and Davis "gold" mesh snake bracelet. Will bend to fit upper or lower arm.
Whiting & Davis Leaves Bracelet and Earrings
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
Whiting & Davis hinged cuff bracelet and earrings set with overlapping leaves and black
Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh Flapper Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s metal mesh enamel flapper evening bag by, Whiting & Davis. Gold plate brushed metal frame
Enamel, Metal
Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Fringe Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century gold metal mesh hard frame and fringe detail Whiting & Davis handbag. Bag features
Gilt Metal
1970s NOS Whiting and Davis Snake Cuff with Tag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
the war effort in the 1940s. Whiting & Davis spearheaded the flashy cocktail jewelry trend of the
Whiting & Davis Mesh Sterling Vermeil and Sapphire Fringe Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 1900s signed Whiting & Davis gold vermeil soldered mesh evening bag signed. This rare
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Whiting & Davis Persian Carpet Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bag by Whiting & Davis signed on the Interior frame. Width without chain strap, 7" inches. Chain strap
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Rare Whiting and Davis Snake Coil Gold Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coveted and rare gold mesh evening bag with a coil snake handle by, Whiting & Davis Co. Clasp is
Crystal, Metal, Metallic Thread
Vintage Whiting $ Davis Gold Metal Mesh Bib Choker Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Whiting & Davis is a must have fashion staple! Dress it up or dress it down, there is nothing it won’t
Metal, Gold
Vintage Whiting & Davis Silver High Relief Art Nouveau Style Bracelet
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century silver tone high relief Art Nouveau Whiting & Davis mesh vase with flowers pattern
Metal
70'S Whiting & Davis Silver And Gold Metal Mesh, Crystal Snake Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Snake Necklace By, Whiting & Davis . This coveted and rare piece features a silver coil metal mesh body
$1,500
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits US Size 4)
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
By Norman Norell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques collection for Spring 19...
$2,995Sale Price|32% Off
Size: FR40
$4450 New Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pre-Fall 2009 Heavy Wool & Mink Coat Sz FR40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2009 Brand New Without Tags $4450 Black Wool Mid/Long Coat FR40 Mink Collar, Mink Trim on Pockets & Mink Trimmed Belted Tie Two Front Large Pockets Butt...
White backless evening dress with braid belt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening dress with braid belt . No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Belt lenght = 3m SIZE 36/38 (Fr) 6/8 (US)
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
$17,928
H 2.17 in W 6.3 in L 8.86 in
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch in Brown Crocodile Ghw Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel Made in France Stamp A in square (1997) Made of shiny niloticus crocodile and golden hardware Lined with la...
Valentino Runway Inspired Art Deco Beaded Handkerchief Hem Evening Dress Gown
By Christian Dior, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantasy Valentino evening dress fashioned of midnight blue shower of sequins adorned with beaded red and white accent trim at center bodice dropping down to hemline. Designed to e...
New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Fully Beaded Silk Dress Gown Designer size 42 ( run smaller - measurements provided ) 100% Silk Wisteria Purple Dress with Tulle Fully Embellished Ove...
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...
NWT Schiaparelli Jeweled Flowers Silk Evening Dress
By Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely modern Schiaparelli silk colorblock evening dress adorned with tiny jeweled flowers on skirt and sides of bodice. "V" neckline softly pleated bodice extending into a light...
Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare 2 piece black wool dress and jacket set from the early collections of Christian Dior designed by the master himself. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neckline, a seam belo...
$1,832Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander McQueen mustard suede BIKER Jacket 38
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen suede biker jacket in mustard suede with a notch collar and an attached belt on the back. Has two vertical and two asymmentrical pockets with a silver tone zipper o...
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.