20th Century Handbags and Purses

This wonderful Whiting & Davis metal mesh bag, circa 1920s, is a stunning piece of fashion history. The purse is comprised of colorful enameled armor mesh with a unique enameled frame. The front side of the frame is accented with delicate pink flowers against an ombre green background. The body of the mesh purse features black, indigo, yellow, orange, pink white and green enamel in a geometric design. The bag has the classic Whiting & Davis 1920s profile of a rectangular shape, slightly flared out at the bottom, with the "vandyke" bottom skirt design (a repeating half-diamond or V shape). The inside of the frame is stamped with the Whiting & Davis logo. Kiss lock closure. Metal figure-eight-link 13" chain. Documented in "Whiting & Davis Purses, The Perfect Mesh", Leslie Pina and Donald-Brian Johnson, 2002, pg 52, top left image. Measures approximately 5.5"x4.5". Enamel in excellent condition. One link pulled away at one corner of the frame. Tarnishing commensurate with age. Very much useable for wear or perfect for the collector display.

Lovely Whiting & Davis gold mesh wallet with change purse. Measuring length 20.4 cm / 8 inches by width 7.6 cm / 3 inches, and with a strap drop of 7.6 cm / 3 inches. Inside there is...

Adorable vintage Whiting & Davis gold chainmail clutch! Complete your going out look effortlessly with this timeless and versatile chainmail clutch. Features a gorgeous rhinestone-en...

This 1960's mod evening gold mesh handbag by Whiting & Davis will take you from deco to disco! Whiting & Davis has been producing fashionable handbags since the late 1800’s and thei...

Fabulous Whiting and Davis gold metal mesh glasses case from the 1980s. Keep in your purse for your glasses or sunglasses. Kiss lock closure. Branded lining. Excellent vintage condit...

An evening bag that bridges decades, this liquid silver mesh purse looks equally appropriate with a mid-century sheath as it does with a slithery disco halter dress. In scarce and sp...

1920s Opulent art deco Whiting & Davis chain mail evening bag The exquisite evening bag is designed with an ornate scrolled gilt metal clasp frame The delicate chain mail mesh purse is illuminated with pastel enamel detail on both exterior sides Dangling from base are graduated pastel tassel rows that give the illusion of grapes on a vine. The beautiful art deco evening bag is suspended from a delicate chain strap handle designed with elongated rectangular links. Lined in golden yellow silk The exquisite evening bag has an heirloom quality; perfect for weddings. holidays, or any special formal occasions. It too makes a wonderful addition to a vintage handbag collection Measurements: The length across the clasp frame side to side = 3.75 inches The length across the center section measures 4 inches The delicate chain mail pouch...

A Vintage Whiting & Davis Evening Bag from the 1950s. Featuring the most fabulous chainmail body, topped with an art deco style frame and crystal embellished fold over closure. Vint...

Whiting & Davis beautiful gold mesh purse, and a gold mesh key holder in the style of Whiting & Davis. The purse is length 14cm / 5.5 inches by width 8.5cm / 3.3 inches. The peach lining is in very good condition. The metal fittings have some scratching, and the mesh has minor wear. The purse has the original plastic bag and box. The key holder is in very good condition, and is in the style of Whiting & Davis. It is possibly by Whiting & Davis, but is not stamped as such. Measuring length 9cm / 3.5 inches by width 5.2cm / 2 inches. It comes in an original Whiting & Davis plastic bag and box. This is a fine quality vintage gold mesh bag...

Vintage Whiting & Davis gold metal mesh wrist-let, evening bag from the 1960s. Gold metal frame with tab front and snap closure. With a gold chain hand...

This classic Whiting & Davis black chain mail mesh handbag will take you from deco to disco! Whiting & Davis has been producing fashionable handbags since the late 1800’s and their ...

Chic and rare large silver / nickel 1960s WHITING AND DAVIS chain mail metal bag! Features clasp closure and chain strap. Light rayon interior makes it easy to find items. One single...