Whiting & Davis Pendant Necklaces
American
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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Creator: Whiting & Davis
Gold Chain Mesh Pouch Necklace by Whiting & Davis, 1960s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 34" length
- Pouch measures 3.5" x 2"
- Gold tone and gold plated
- Kiss lock clasp
- By Whiting & Davis
- Circa 1960s
- Estate acquired
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Vintage Whiting & Davis Hematite Clamper Cuffs, Necklace & Earrings Set, Signed
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- Parure includes two hinged clamper cuff bracelets, pendant necklace and clip on earrings
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Whiting & Davis pendant necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Whiting & Davis pendant necklaces available on 1stDibs. We have 2 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider pendant necklaces by Oscar De La Renta, NA HOKU, and Roshe Jewels. Prices for Whiting & Davis pendant necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $298 and tops out at $1,300, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $799.
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