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
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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
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Whiting & Davis silver mesh clutch with matching change purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
clutch comes with a matching silver mesh change purse. Both items have the signature "Whiting & Davis
$600
H 8.12 in W 5 in D 0.5 in L 23 in
Whiting & Davis Figural Face Flower Frame Mesh Chainmail Gold Purse Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare vintage Whiting & Davis Co. gold mesh chainmail purse with frame that features a centralized
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
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
“alumesh” (enamel plated aluminum mesh) purse with “creamed corn” color Bakelite top frame, clasp and chain
$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
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
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. This
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
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
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
Whiting & Davis Deco Hand-Tinted Dresden Mesh Evening Purse 1920s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Whiting & Davis hand-tinted Dresden mesh purse from the 1920s. The very fine dark
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
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 & Davis Gold Mesh Purse with Mother of Pearl and Key Holder
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
! Beautiful Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse w. Mother of Pearl Accent and Matching Key Holder. Length of
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
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
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
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
Whiting & Davis Deco Colorful Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York City, NY
Whiting & Davis colorful art deco mesh evening bag. Clasp works well, links line up and lay flat
1950's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Handbag-Rhinestone Clasp
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
-shaped rhinestone surrounded by tiny clear rhinestones in a gold toned mounting. Whiting & Davis is
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
Whiting and Davis Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Toronto, ON
Whiting and Davis mesh purse with painted Deco pattern.
1950's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Handbag for Evening
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a wonderful 1950's vintage, Whiting & Davis gold mesh evening bag whose frame is
1920s Whiting and Davis Metallic Green Mesh Bag
By Charles Whiting, Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
This quintessential accessory of the 1920s by Whiting and Davis still holds up today
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
Edwardian Whiting and Davis Dresden Multi-Color Mesh Bag
By Charles Whiting, Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Highly collectible Whiting and Davis mesh purse. This hand bag features painted mesh with an
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
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
1930s Whiting and Davis Art Deco Dresden Multi-Color Mesh Bag
By Charles Whiting, Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Highly collectible Whiting and Davis mesh hand bag. This particular bag features wonderfully
1920s Whiting and Davis Blue Enamel Art Deco Clasp Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant 1920s Whiting and Davis evening purse! This gorgeous mesh purse features a pressed art deco
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
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
1920's Dresden Enamel Baby-Fine Mesh Handbag on Gilded Frame
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
, almost resembling a miniature woven tapestry, with an ornate gilded frame by Whiting & Davis. The bag
1920's Antique Vintage Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
This is a fabulous and very beautiful Whiting & Davis mesh purse. It was designed to carry a ladies
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis purse comprised of a gold purse frame and Dresden mesh. The bag is
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
FROM THE SUZANNE MOUNTS COLLECTION: Vintage 1920's Whiting and Davis Enamel Mesh Purse Evening Bag
1940s Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Port Hope, ON
Post war purse with fine chain mesh, a chain handle and peach sateen lining. This purse is in
1960's Whiting & Davis mesh aluminum modernist purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful brushed aluminum mesh bag from Whiting and Davis. Great round stud detail on frame
60s Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Coin Purse/Wallet
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Port Hope, ON
Twist closure and peach satin lining, this purse is in very good condition.
Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh clutch
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
The Whiting & Davis Evening clutch has a starburst multiple Rhinestones clasp closing at front
2000s Whiting & Davis Mesh Printed Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
2000s Whiting & Davis printed mesh bag. Single chain strap, wears perfectly over the shoulder
Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Tote
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Alford, MA
A rare modern design from Whiting & Davis, this 1960s tote ifeatures a large-gauge black mesh and
Whiting and Davis Silver Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Whiting and Davis bag comes to you in dazzling silver mesh with hardware to match! Bag easily
C.1950 Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Clutch Evening Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This glamorous silver mesh evening handbag by Whiting & Davis will take you from deco to disco
Whiting & Davis Gilded Gold Hardware Mesh Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in New York, NY
Whiting & Davis wonderfully elegant gilded gold hardware mesh evening bag is accented with a
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
Classic 1950’s Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Evening Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This classic evening gold mesh handbag by Whiting & Davis will take you from deco to disco
Whiting & Davis 1940's Vintage Multicolor Paisley Gold Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting & Davis 1940's Vintage Multicolor Paisley Gold Mesh Bag. This bag is in good vintage
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
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Chain Mail Fringe Handbag, 1960's
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1960's mod evening gold mesh handbag by Whiting & Davis will take you from deco to disco
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
1940's Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag with Rhinestone Detail
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940's Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag with Rhinestone Detail. This bag is in very good
Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
Condition. Inside and out. Signed: Whiting and Davis Mesh bags on clasp. Plus also signed the paper tag
Art Deco 1920's Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
. Gilded decorated frame. Suspended from a delicate snake chain. Kiss lock clasp. Signed Whiting and Davis
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
Sold
H 8 in W 6 in D 12 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 created
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
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
Sold
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 & 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
Sold
H 8 in W 5 in L 14 in
Dresden Mesh Metal Impressionistic Monet Style Color Palette Fringed Bag, 1910
By Whiting & Davis
Located in University City, MO
. Excellent condition inside and out. Signed: Whiting and Davis. Size: 8 inches long. 5 inches wide at it's
Sold
H 16.75 in W 9.2 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Whiting & Davis Dresden Enamel Mesh Evening Purse Shadow Box/Display
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Deco Whiting & Davis Dresden mesh evening purse. It is enamel hand painted with
Metal
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Beggar's Purse, 1930s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
: Whiting & Davis
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Wallet with Change Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in London, GB
Lovely Whiting & Davis gold mesh wallet with change purse. Measuring length 20.4 cm / 8 inches by
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
By John Galanos
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...
$12,242
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Tom Ford/Gwyneth Paltrow Iconic Oscar Gown & Cape New!
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super stunning iconic Tom Ford evening gown with matching cape. Identical to the one worn by Gwyneth Paltrow to the Oscars. The gown fashioned of off white silk crepe and lined in...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
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 ...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
1960's Pierre Cardin Black And White Kiss Lock Beaded Evening Bag
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Pierre Cardin mod, op art style black and white seed beaded evening bag with oblong chain link strap that can be tucked inside the hard frame clasp or worn lady-bag style. Bot...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage But New Beaded Fendi Baguette Bag W Patent Leather & Swarovski Crystals
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Limited Edition Fendi Beaded Baguette Rare Unworn Vintage Find! Black & Orange Beading Throughout Patent Leather Trim Swarovski Crystal Front Clasp Orange Satin Lining Hologram & Se...
$1,421
Size: Recommended UK 8 / 38
A/W 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Elegant Long Black Wool Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheffield, GB
An Elegant Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Long Black Wool Coat from the Autumn / Winter 1994 Collection. (Look 2 worn on the Runway by Linda Evangelista). MADE IN FRANCE. Size; Recom...
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.
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.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
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.