Whiting & Davis White Alumesh Purse, Circa 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Whiting & Davis cream alumesh purse. enamel painted metal, gold metal frame, kiss lock
Whiting & Davis White Alumesh Purse, Circa 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Whiting & Davis cream alumesh purse. enamel painted metal, gold metal frame, kiss lock
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
$350
H 6 in W 12 in D 2.5 in
Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
height: 6” depth: 2 ½” bottom gusset; mouth opens to 7 ¼” handle: 6” drop label: Whiting & Davis
$400
H 10 in D 4 in L 12 in
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
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Gold Sequin Le Smoking Trousers 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
and Davis top available online - Excellent condition
Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Halter Top, Evening Bag and Headband 3pc Set
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This rare three-piece vintage Whiting & Davis ensemble showcases the brand’s iconic
$2,295
Size: Small / Medium
Avant Garde 1980s Whiting & Davis Red Black Silver Chainmail Metal 80s Mesh Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde vintage late 80s WHITING & DAVIS red, black and silver disco chainmail metal mesh top
1920s Whiting and Davis Metallic Green Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis, Charles Whiting
Located in Houston, TX
This quintessential accessory of the 1920s by Whiting and Davis still holds up today
Whiting & Davis Bicolor Mesh and Bakelite Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Paris, FR
50s-60s wonderfull Whiting & Davis rusty & brown hardware mesh handbag featuring a gold tone
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
Vintage 1930's Whiting & Davis Mesh handbag original 1930's mesh evening bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly iconic 1930's Whiting & Davis gold mesh evening bag, is a true piece of fashion
Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Metal Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in US
Whiting and Davis metal mesh top in silver features ruched sides and a back zipper closure. Top is
Whiting & Davis Vintage Silver-Tone Chainmail Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Vintage silver-tone chainmail halter top by Whiting & Davis. Cowl neckline
Whiting and Davis Oil Slick Gold Metal Mesh Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Whiting and Davis Oil Slick Gold Metal Mesh Top
1970s Whiting and Davis Bronze Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this top
1970s Whiting and Davis Red Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this top
Vintage 70's Heavy Chainmail Top + Skirt Set by Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
Extraordinary heavy brass two piece chainmail set by Whiting and Davis from the 1970's. Wear
1980s Ferrera for Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
1980s Ferrera for Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Top
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold-Toned Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulously sexy 1970s Whiting and Davis gold-toned metal mesh halter top with ties at neck and
1970s Whiting and Davis Silver Metal Mesh Halter Crop Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this crop top
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Halter Crop Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this crop top
1970s Whiting and Davis Tiger Print Metal Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring The 70s Back With This Metal Mesh Backless Halter Top! By Whiting and Davis, this top
1980S WHITING & DAVIS Gold Metallic Chainmail Metal Mesh Skirt Top Ensemble
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
1980S WHITING & DAVIS Gold Metallic Chainmail Metal Mesh Skirt Top Ensemble
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Bias Drape Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1970s Whiting and Davis gold metal mesh bias drape halter top: Seriously sexy and daring molten
1970s Whiting and Davis Silver Metal Mesh and Leather Drape Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1970s Whiting and Davis silver metal mesh bias drape halter top: Seriously sexy and daring molten
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
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Metal Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in US
Stunning Whiting and Davis top in a gold metal mesh with a keyhole neck and a back snap button
1950’s Whiting & Davis Gunmetal Black & Gold Mesh Evening Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This glamorous black mesh evening 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
Art Deco 1920's Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Chain Mail Flapper Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whiting & Davis has been producing fashionable handbags since the late 1800’s and perfected mesh
Vintage Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Whiting & Davis metal mesh top blouse! Features Chevron print at neck, with
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
1970s Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Top
1970s Whiting and Davis Silver Metallic Mesh Disco Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulously sexy 1970s Whiting and Davis silver metal mesh halter disco top. Ties at waist and
Whiting & Davis silver metal mesh halter top, 1970s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting and Davis silver metal mesh halter top from the 1970s. Glittering silver mesh top ties at
1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Chain Mail Set: Halter Top, Necklace and Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Whiting and Davis gold chain mail set in original box: Halter top, Necklace and shoulder bag
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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
Whiting & Davis 1970's Metal Mesh Halter
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great throwback to the 1970's from masters Whiting and Davis- a metal mesh halter top. The
1970s Whiting and Davis Iridized Metal Mesh Halter
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Whiting and Davis iridized metal mesh halter top: bias draped in front with leather tie
Anthony Ferrara Whiting Davis Iconic Metal Mesh Halter Top and Skirt Set 1970s
Located in Water Mill, NY
forces with Whiting Davis in creating fabulous metal mesh garments and accessories. The set consists of
1970s Whiting and Davis Gunmetal Mesh Disco Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
Killer metal disco top in a beautiful gunmetal mesh This ties with leather ties at the neckline
Whiting and Davis Blue Patterned Chainmail Halter Top, 1970’s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970’s Whiting and Davis signature deep blue patterned chainmail halter top with silver ties around
Whiting and Davis 2-Tone Mesh Top with Leaf Design
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whiting and Davis gunmetal top with silver leaf design, with silver over collar. Open back with
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W 6.5 in D 2 in L 12 in
Vintage Whiting & Davis Black Metal Mesh & Gilt Brass Double Handle Hand Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Black Metal Mesh and Gilt Brass Handle Hand Bag By, Whiting & Davis. This unique hand
1970s Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Disco Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
Killer metal mesh disco top ties with leather ties at the neckline and waist .Top drapes and is cut
$138,000
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...
Diamond, 18k Gold
S/S 2006 Gianfranco Ferré Sheer Turquoise Beaded Lace Sleeveless Brown Tunic Top
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sheer brown tunic top from Gianfranco Ferré's Spring/Summer 2006 collection is intricately embellished with silver and turquoise beadwork over fine lace. Finished with a high la...
Harry Winston Vintage Collection Diamond Snowflake Drop Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
HARRY WINSTON Snowflake Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold and Platinum. The recognizable Harry Winston Snowflake geometric clusters, with icy needles of marquise and round brilliant d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Nano Kelly - Color: Lilac - Year: 2024 - Condition: NEW (unused) - Materials: Shiny...
1940s Orange Tangerine Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s orange tangerine lace V neck flutter sleeves lace dress over tulle fabric. Fitted on the waist . Old Hollywood Glamour. Fit size Medium Dress lined in acetate. Measurement Bus...
New Versace S/S 2006 Runway Bustier Bra Sheer Halter Top
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
New Versace S/S 2006 Runway Bustier Bra Sheer Halter Top IT 40 Look 18 from the Spring 2006 Collection.
S/S 2005 Versace by Donatella Medusa Medallion Backless Halter Top Blue Blouse
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a mint-colored Versace halter neck designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this wrap halter neck top is complete with a large interlocking V...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
1950s Vintage Fuchsia Barbie Pink Scalloped Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant fuchsia pink cocktail dress from the 1950s. Full sweep and scalloped edges. Details: Partially Lined Side Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size:...
Christian Lacroix Haute-Couture Crimson Draped Silk Chiffon Gown, FW 1999
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
This Christian Lacroix dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 haute couture collection is an asymmetrical masterpiece crafted in rich crimson silk chiffon. The one-shoulder design features ...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
$4,500
Size: none; comparable to size L
Edwardian White Irish Crochet and Cotton Walking or Wedding Suit – L, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A museum-quality piece of extreme rarity, this turn-of-the-century walking suit is exceptional for its extraordinary workmanship, condition, atypical silhouette and unheard-of large ...
Black Carnival 1940s Beaded Triangle Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass carnival bead triangular box purse. It has a twisted top handle, gold metal ball clasp closure, elaborate gold metal filigree frame and silk lining with 2 inn...
$9,800
Size: Small ( 2 - 4 )
Gianni Versace Fall 1992 Bondage S&M Collection Runway Leather Fringe 92 Pants
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum worthy vintage Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1992 S&M Bondage Collection runway leather pants ! Naomi Campbell strutted down the runway in these trousers. High waisted f...
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl Tassel Crystal Links Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dusk Pearl Rock Crystal Diamond White Enamel Necklace—a masterpiece that seamlessly combines luxury and artistry. This dramatic ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
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.
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