Vintage Whiting and Davis Chainmail Crossbody Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Super festive and fun vintage Whiting and Davis crossbody handbag! This is the perfect going out bag as the chainmail fabric is so special and eye catching but the crossbody style ma...
$187Sale Price / set|25% Off
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 round gold tone bevelled mirror.
Metal
Whiting and Davis 1980s Gold Metal Chainmail Vintage Metallic 80s Belt
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 80s vintage WHITING & DAVIS gold chain mail metal belt ! Features signature chainmail in a bright metallic gold.
Whiting & Davis White Alumesh Purse, Circa 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
👛 A wonderful piece of fashion history! Label: Whiting and Davis Co. Alumesh Bags, Made in U.S.A.
1970's Whiting & Davis Mesh Scarf Style Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Whiting and Davis classic metal mesh triangular necklace/scarf in an unusual combination of green on gilt metal.
Whiting & Davis Bracelet Watermelon Rivoli Bangle New Never Worn Silver
By Whiting Davis
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning whiting and Davis watermelon Rivoli Bracelet. Silver tone metal with large bezel set crystals.
1930s Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh NOS Deadstock Gold-Tone Gauntlet Bracelet Set
By Whiting & Davis
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Introducing a rare vintage find, a set of two vintage 1930s Whiting and Davis metal mesh gauntlet bracelets! This beautiful set features Whiting & Davis' expertly crafted gold-tone "...
Base Metal
Whiting & Davis Silver Chainmail Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorable vintage Whiting & Davis silver chainmail clutch! Complete your going out look effortlessly with this timeless and versatile chainmail clutch.
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 care instructions from the maker.
Other
A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful bag made from cream enamelled segments all interlocked, in the style of Whiting and Davis, with a bold hand carved cream Bakelite frame and chain handle, with stylised fl...
Whiting & Davis Gold Tone Chain Mail Crossbody Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Whiting & Davis Gold Tone Chain Mail Crossbody Bag, a timeless and glamorous accessory that exudes vintage-inspired charm.
Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Evening Bag with Chain Handle
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Whiting & Davis evening bag crafted in silver-tone metal mesh with structured frame.
$376Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Whiting & Davis Beaded Evening Bag, 1940s American Classic
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
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.
Acrylic
Whiting & Davis silver mesh clutch with matching change purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Whiting & Davis silver mesh evening clutch has detailed rhinestone clasp closure.
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Gold Sequin Le Smoking Trousers 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
- Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Cira 1985 by Yves saint Laurent - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Wool high waisted trousers with a tuxedo/ Le Smoking stripe in pale gold sequins - Styl...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Full Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Whiting and Davis design is composed of a gold mesh.
Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
fabric: enamel plated aluminum, Bakelite, grosgrain noteworthy: gently clean with damp cloth repairs: none condition: very good with light discoloration to touch points on frame a...
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 frame and orange Bakelite top handle.
Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Halter Top, Evening Bag and Headband 3pc Set
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Halter top and handbag both tagged WHITING & DAVIS MADE IN USA.
Whiting & Davis Figural Face Flower Frame Mesh Chainmail Gold Purse Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The height of the bag without the chain is 8.12". Inside is a Whiting & Davis Co. tag.
$1,048Sale Price|30% Off
WHITING & DAVIS CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cocktail Mesh Purse In 14Kt Gold & Sterling
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Miami, FL
The company's roots trace back to a silversmith operation, evolving into a leading mesh handbag maker through automation and marketing. In 1896, Charles Whiting and Edward P. Davis p...
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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 yellow with black leather trim.
Vintage Whiting & Davis Black Metal Mesh Wallet (c. 1950s–1960s)
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Honolulu, HI
A quintessential mid-century vintage wallet by the legendary Whiting & Davis, the premier name in metal mesh accessories.
$472Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Whiting & Davis White Armor Mesh Drawstring Bucket Bag (c. 1950s–1960s)
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Honolulu, HI
As the historic American pioneer of metal mesh luxury, Whiting & Davis created accessories that served as definitive status symbols for generations, and this piece captures that ...
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 motifs in red, olive, white and black throughout.
c. 1950s–1960s Vintage Whiting & Davis Jet-Black Armor Mesh Shoulder Bag
Located in Honolulu, HI
A stunning, near-flawless mid-century masterwork from Whiting & Davis, the definitive American pioneer of luxury metal mesh.
Metal Mesh Evening Bag Chainmail Coin Purse Art Deco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Notable historic manufacturers include Whiting & Davis and Mandalian. Modern fashion houses like Paco Rabanne are also famous for revolutionary metal disc and ring designs that follo...
Brass
NWT Pierre Balmain Sz 40 / 8 Chainmail One Shoulder Grey Wool Metal Mesh Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in San Diego, CA
Features one shoulder of metal mesh chainmail, produced by Whiting & Davis. Super soft and luxurious wool and cashmere blend.
Whiting and Davis Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Toronto, ON
Whiting and Davis mesh purse with painted Deco pattern.
Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
Whiting and Davis gold domed mesh fold over frame clutch with peach colored grosgrain lining.
Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag with Lime Flowers
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Signed Whiting and Davis on the interior metal frame.
1920s Whiting and Davis Colorful Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Wonderful 1920s enamel and mesh whiting and davis bag. Some wear to a few mesh pieces in the design, but the overall enamel is well intact and crisp.
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Vintage 1940s Whiting and Davis bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Whiting and Davis off white mesh bag with plastic handle.
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! Withstanding 100 years, it features a decorative exterior with multicolored flat mesh, a kiss ...
Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Purse
Located in Topanga, CA
Whiting and Davis shiny gold mesh purse with fold over flap closure and shiny gold chain strap that can be worn long or doubled for a shorter look.
Edwardian Whiting and Davis Dresden Multi-Color Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis, Charles Whiting
Located in Houston, TX
It also features an Edwardian/Art Deco designed frame and gold chain. Whiting and Davis stamped inside. Length: 3 3/4.
1930s Whiting and Davis Art Deco Dresden Multi-Color Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis, Charles Whiting
Located in Houston, TX
The bag features a kiss lock clasp and gold chain. Whiting and Davis stamped inside. Length with chain: 9.5 W: 3.75 Weight: 2.36oz
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 bag.
1920s Whiting and Davis Floral Enamel Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Delicate and dainty 1920s Whiting and Davis evening purse! This gorgeous enamel mesh purse features a pressed floral clasp painted in alternating springtime pink and white.
Leo Narducci for Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag
By Leo Narducci, Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
Very rare, 1960's, Leo Narducci for Whiting and Davis stainless steel metal mesh purse with extra long strap.
1920s Whiting and Davis Blue Enamel Art Deco Clasp Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
The purse has a figure eight infinity chain and sharp scalloped bottom that dangles freely. Stamped "Whiting & Davis" on the interior. Whiting & Davis was established as Wade, Davis...
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.
Classic Gold Chain Mail Bib Necklace by Designer Whiting and Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Dordogne, FR
Known for inventing metal mesh at the turn of the last century, this Whiting & Davis goldtone mesh scarf necklace from the 1960's is stylish and chic .
Gold Plate
Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
Whiting & Davis: The Whiting & Davis Company is best known for making mesh chains and mesh purses, but they also introduced a popular and successful jewelry line.
Whiting and Davis Enameled Gold Mesh Clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Topanga, CA
Unused gold metal mesh with black glossy domed enameled coating. Black satin lining and exterior piping. Kept in pristine condition, this clutch is the perfect evening addition to a...
Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Frame Bag
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gold evening bag in mesh. Fully lined. One inner zip pocket. Rhinestone embellished clasp. Includes original tag. Gold tone chain shoulder strap. Gold tone metal at top where the bag...
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. Singular interior pocket. Adjustable strap to take this bag from day to night.
Category1970s American Handbags and Purses
Whiting & Davis Bohemian Necklace
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Unused Whiting and Davis necklace with original tag. Stamped as well.
Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Galveston, TX
An ornate, rare piece of history is this Whiting & Davis mesh purse, Circa. The 1920s-1929.
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60s Mesh Dragon Bracelet
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Unsigned Whiting and Davis style mesh bracelet, adjustable.
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 floral motif, hanging from a bright gold tone metal frame.
1960's Whiting & Davis White Enameled Mesh Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a handsome 1960's vintage, white enameled metal mesh bag by Whiting & Davis with a silver-toned frame, kiss clasp closure, and a thin gas pipe snake chain.
Whiting & Davis Deco Colorful Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York City, NY
Whiting & Davis colorful art deco mesh evening bag.
1950's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Handbag-Rhinestone Clasp
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a 1950's vintage, gold metal mesh evening bag with a clasp comprised of one large marquis-shaped rhinestone surrounded by tiny clear rhinestones in a gold toned mounting. Whi...
1950's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Handbag for Evening
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
The bag is stamped Whiting & Davis in the metal frame's interior and it is also tagged with a fabric label.
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse with Mother of Pearl and Key Holder
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate and Elegant! Beautiful Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse w. Mother of Pearl Accent and Matching Key Holder.
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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