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Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis silver mesh clutch with matching change purse
Whiting & Davis silver mesh clutch with matching change purse

Whiting & Davis silver mesh clutch with matching change purse

By Whiting & Davis

Located in New York, NY

The evening clutch comes with a matching silver mesh change purse. Both items have the signature "Whiting & Davis" markings.

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1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Figural Face Flower Frame Mesh Chainmail Gold Purse Evening Bag
Whiting & Davis Figural Face Flower Frame Mesh Chainmail Gold Purse Evening Bag

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 face among leaves and flowers.

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Evening Bag with Chain Handle
Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Evening Bag with Chain Handle

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. Features matching chain handle and kiss-lock clasp closure. Classic trapezoid silhou...

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Evening Bag with Orange Bakelite Handle
Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Evening Bag with Orange Bakelite Handle

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. Gold-tone kiss-lock clasp closure. Classic tr...

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s
Whiting & Davis Ivory Enamel Mesh Handbag w Bakelite Chain and Frame, 1940s

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...

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1940s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Vintage Whiting & Davis Black Metal Mesh Wallet (c. 1950s–1960s)
Vintage Whiting & Davis Black Metal Mesh Wallet (c. 1950s–1960s)

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. This elegant wallet features the brand’s signature fine blac...

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Black Floral Print Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag W/ Black Leather Trim
Whiting & Davis Black Floral Print Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag W/ Black Leather Trim

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. A wonderful example of the evolution of a signific...

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1990s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Vintage Whiting & Davis White Armor Mesh Drawstring Bucket Bag (c. 1950s–1960s)
Vintage Whiting & Davis White Armor Mesh Drawstring Bucket Bag (c. 1950s–1960s)

Vintage Whiting & Davis White Armor Mesh Drawstring Bucket Bag (c. 1950s–1960s)

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Honolulu, HI

This immaculate, museum-grade mid-century artifact is an exquisite example of Whiting & Davis’s iconic craftsmanship. Sourced in near-pristine mint condition, this vintage drawst...

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Enamel Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag
Enamel Metal Mesh Shoulder Bag

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. Drawstring chain with black lining...

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1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Vintage Whiting & Davis Beaded Evening Bag, 1940s American Classic
Vintage Whiting & Davis Beaded Evening Bag, 1940s American Classic

Vintage Whiting & Davis Beaded Evening Bag, 1940s American Classic

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

A good size that could easily hold Your cell phone and other essentials. The very first mesh purse was created by Charles Whiting (1864-1940) in 1892 while working for the jewelry m...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

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Acrylic

c. 1950s–1960s Vintage Whiting & Davis Jet-Black Armor Mesh Shoulder Bag
c. 1950s–1960s Vintage Whiting & Davis Jet-Black Armor Mesh Shoulder Bag

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. This evening bag captures the sophisticated glitz of ...

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

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Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Purse
Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Purse

Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Purse

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H 6 in W 8 in

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.

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1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Clutch
Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Clutch

Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Clutch

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H 5 in W 7 in

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.

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1980s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Cross Body Evening Bag Purse
Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Cross Body Evening Bag Purse

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 gold tone chain strap.. The zip closure along top edge of bag measures 8.5 inches....

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting and Davis Enameled Gold Mesh Clutch
Whiting and Davis Enameled Gold Mesh Clutch

Whiting and Davis Enameled Gold Mesh Clutch

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H 6.5 in W 9 in D 2 in

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...

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1980s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag with Lime Flowers
Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag with Lime Flowers

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 flowers. Signed Whiting and Davis on the interior metal frame.

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1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse with Mother of Pearl and Key Holder
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse with Mother of Pearl and Key Holder

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.

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20th Century American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1960's Whiting & Davis White Enameled Mesh Handbag
1960's Whiting & Davis White Enameled Mesh Handbag

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. It measures 7" in ...

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1960s Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag with Lime Flowers
1960s Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag with Lime Flowers

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.

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1950's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Handbag-Rhinestone Clasp
1950's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Handbag-Rhinestone Clasp

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...

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Deco Colorful Mesh Evening Bag
Whiting & Davis Deco Colorful Mesh Evening Bag

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. No discernible corroded or missing links. The silk lining has two spots which don'...

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1960s Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Purse
Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Purse

Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Purse

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H 6 in W 6.5 in

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.

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1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Leo Narducci for Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag
Leo Narducci for Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag

Leo Narducci for Whiting and Davis Metal Mesh Bag

By Whiting & Davis, Leo Narducci

Located in Topanga, CA

Very rare, 1960's, Leo Narducci for Whiting and Davis stainless steel metal mesh purse with extra long strap.

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1950's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Handbag for Evening
1950's Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Handbag for Evening

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 embellished with a row of clear baguette rhinestones. The bag is stamped Whiting & Davis in t...

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1930'S Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Wristlet Evening Bag
1930'S Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Wristlet Evening Bag

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 frame with a 3.5" adjustable "Wristlet" style strap and ball & snap closure. Fully...

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting and Davis Shiny Silver Metal Mesh Handbag
Whiting and Davis Shiny Silver Metal Mesh Handbag

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.

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1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Frame Bag
Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Frame Bag

Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Frame Bag

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W 7 in D 3 in L 26 in

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...

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1990s Chinese Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Vintage 1940s Whiting and Davis bag

Vintage 1940s Whiting and Davis bag

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Whiting and Davis off white mesh bag with plastic handle. Excellent unworn condition. Pristine lining.

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1940s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1960's Whiting & Davis mesh aluminum modernist purse
1960's Whiting & Davis mesh aluminum modernist purse

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. Unique latch closure. Bag measures 11.5" wide by 9.5" high by about 3" thick. 18" strap...

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1940s Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse
1940s Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse

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 excellent condition in and out except for a few loose stitches on the lining.

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1940s Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1920's Antique Vintage Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Flapper Bag
1920's Antique Vintage Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Flapper 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 necessities for a night out on the town.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

60s Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Coin Purse/Wallet
60s Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Coin Purse/Wallet

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.

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1960s Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh clutch
Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh clutch

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 center. The clutch has slight gathering along the front and back two inches from the to...

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1950s Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag

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 Whiting & Davis gold mesh purse.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Tote
Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Tote

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 tortoise shell handles with circular gold metal hinges, a motif repeated as a decora...

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting and Davis Color Block Metal Mesh Bag 1970s
Whiting and Davis Color Block Metal Mesh Bag 1970s

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 with triangular inset of bronze silver and gold colored metal mesh on a black mesh ba...

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1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

C.1950 Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Clutch Evening Handbag
C.1950 Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Clutch Evening Handbag

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 has been producing fashionable handbags since the late 1800’s and the...

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Bicolor Mesh and Bakelite Handbag
Whiting & Davis Bicolor Mesh and Bakelite Handbag

Whiting & Davis Bicolor Mesh and Bakelite Handbag

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H 7.49 in W 3.15 in L 11.42 in

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 frame and closure, a rusty bakelite handle, a brown silk lining. Bottom Length: 11,4 i...

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Gilded Gold Hardware Mesh Evening Bag
Whiting & Davis Gilded Gold Hardware Mesh Evening Bag

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 matching gilded gold hardware chain strap which measures 5 inches in height. The l...

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1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis 1940's Vintage Multicolor Paisley Gold Mesh Bag
Whiting & Davis 1940's Vintage Multicolor Paisley Gold Mesh Bag

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.

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1940s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Classic 1950’s Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Evening Handbag
Classic 1950’s Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Evening Handbag

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 has been producing fashionable handbags since the late 1800’s and their g...

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Chain Mail Fringe Handbag, 1960's
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Chain Mail Fringe Handbag, 1960's

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! Whiting & Davis has been producing fashionable handbags since the late 1800’s and thei...

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1940's Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag with Rhinestone Detail
1940's Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag with Rhinestone Detail

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 vintage condition with wear consistent with its age. The handle is beginning to tarnish ...

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1940s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Wallet  with Change Purse
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Wallet  with Change Purse

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Wallet with Change Purse

By Whiting & Davis

Located in London, GB

Lovely Whiting & Davis gold mesh wallet with change purse.

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Late 20th Century North American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Clutch
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Clutch

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Clutch

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

vintage Whiting & Davis mesh clutch beautiful gold mesh metal pretty art deco style rhinestone clasp small interior pockets peach silk lining comes in it's original box excellent con...

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1960s Whiting & Davis Clutch and Coin Purse
1960s Whiting & Davis Clutch and Coin Purse

1960s Whiting & Davis Clutch and Coin Purse

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Port Hope, ON

A duo of Whiting & Davis gold mesh coin purse and crystal rhinestone clasp clutch.

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse and Key Holder in Original Boxes
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse and Key Holder in Original Boxes

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse and Key Holder in Original Boxes

By Whiting & Davis

Located in London, GB

Whiting & Davis beautiful gold mesh purse, and a gold mesh key holder in the style of Whiting & Davis.

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Glasses Case
1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Glasses Case

1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Glasses Case

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Fabulous Whiting and Davis gold metal mesh glasses case from the 1980s.

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1980s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis 1970s Metal Mesh Leopard Print Clutch
Whiting & Davis 1970s Metal Mesh Leopard Print Clutch

Whiting & Davis 1970s Metal Mesh Leopard Print Clutch

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Attract all the attention with this Whiting & Davis clutch! Circa 1990s, this clutch features gold toned hardware and Whiting & Davis's signature metal mesh material in a red, orange...

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1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Evening Bag
1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Evening Bag

1980s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Evening Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Fabulous Whiting and Davis mini bag from the 1980s. The iconic Whiting and Davis gold metal mesh with gold leather. Envelope style with a magnetic snap button closure. The long gold ...

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1980s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Gold Mesh Whiting & Davis Evening Clutch
Gold Mesh Whiting & Davis Evening Clutch

Gold Mesh Whiting & Davis Evening Clutch

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Paris, FR

Gold mesh Whiting & Davis evening clutch featuring a gold and strass top clasp closure, an inside peach color silk lining and gold chain handle. (Length:32,2 in. (82cm)). Bottom ...

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag

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H 4.75 in W 5 in

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Alford, MA

Petite gold mesh bag by Whiting & Davis with wrist strap and curved gold metal frame itch engraved initials "WMF".

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Vintage Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Evening Handbag
Vintage Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Evening Handbag

Vintage Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Evening Handbag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Atlanta, GA

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 ...

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Evening Bag
Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Evening Bag

Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh Evening Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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 handle. The bag is lined in off whi...

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

A 1960s Whiting & Davis Gold and White Mesh Hand Bag
A 1960s Whiting & Davis Gold and White Mesh Hand Bag

A 1960s Whiting & Davis Gold and White Mesh Hand Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A mesh bag by Whiting & Davis in very good conditions

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Vintage Whiting & Davis Unusual Opening Mesh Evening bag
Vintage Whiting & Davis Unusual Opening Mesh Evening bag

Vintage Whiting & Davis Unusual Opening Mesh Evening bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Whiting & Davis Silver-tone Mesh evening bag shapes like any other evening bag, until you open it! When opened, the opening is rectangle. The clasp is highlighted with two rh...

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1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1960s Vintage Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Handbag or Clutch
1960s Vintage Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Handbag or Clutch

1960s Vintage Whiting and Davis Gold Metal Mesh Handbag or Clutch

By Whiting & Davis

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful shiny vintage Whiting and Davis gold metal mesh purse. Features an intricate clasp, with an attached chain (may be tucked in to use as a clutch).

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Black & White Striped Print Hardware Mesh Handbag
Whiting & Davis Black & White Striped Print Hardware Mesh Handbag

Whiting & Davis Black & White Striped Print Hardware Mesh Handbag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in New York, NY

Whiting & Davis black and white animal-striped hardware mesh handbag measures 6" in height. The length along the top measures 6" and 9 1/4" along the bottom. Fully lined in black sil...

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1940s Whiting and Davis Silver Metal Mesh Cross Body Evening Bag
1940s Whiting and Davis Silver Metal Mesh Cross Body Evening Bag

1940s Whiting and Davis Silver Metal Mesh Cross Body Evening Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Elegant and glamorous 1940s silver metal mesh evening bag from Whiting and Davis. Beautiful 17" silver twisted long chain link strap. Ornate details at clasp featuring original blue ...

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1940s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

1950’s Whiting & Davis Gunmetal Black & Gold Mesh Evening Handbag
1950’s Whiting & Davis Gunmetal Black & Gold Mesh Evening Handbag

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!

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis White & Gold Mesh with Textured Gold Hardware Handbag
Whiting & Davis White & Gold Mesh with Textured Gold Hardware Handbag

Whiting & Davis White & Gold Mesh with Textured Gold Hardware Handbag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in New York, NY

This wonderfully petite Whiting & Davis white & gold hardware mesh handbag is accented with a textured "basket-weave" pattern engraved along the top frame of the handbag.

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1960s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

New Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Billfold Wallet – Original Box, 1950s
New Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Billfold Wallet – Original Box, 1950s

New Whiting & Davis Silver Mesh Billfold Wallet – Original Box, 1950s

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Tucson, AZ

material: silver metal mesh noteworthy: polish with soft cloth repairs: none condition: new old stock with original box; very light age tarnish along exterior edges measurements: ...

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1950s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting and Davis Silver Mesh Evening Bag Minaudière w Figural Frame, late 1940s
Whiting and Davis Silver Mesh Evening Bag Minaudière w Figural Frame, late 1940s

Whiting and Davis Silver Mesh Evening Bag Minaudière w Figural Frame, late 1940s

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Tucson, AZ

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.

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1940s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Fully Lined Gilded Gold Hardware Mesh Drawstring Evening Bag
Whiting & Davis Fully Lined Gilded Gold Hardware Mesh Drawstring Evening Bag

Whiting & Davis Fully Lined Gilded Gold Hardware Mesh Drawstring Evening Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in New York, NY

Whiting & Davis wonderfully elegant gilded gold hardware drawstring evening bag is fully lined with matching gold satin accented with metallic gold lambskin "Snap-Closing" alo...

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1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag with Cut-Out Frame
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag with Cut-Out Frame

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag with Cut-Out Frame

By Whiting & Davis

Located in London, GB

Beautiful vintage gold mesh bag by Whiting & Davis featuring a lovely cut-out frame, and snake chain handle. Length 14cm / 5 1/2 inches, and the frame is width 13.3cm / 5.23 inches, ...

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20th Century American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse

Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Gold Mesh Accordian Bag - circa 1940's
Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Gold Mesh Accordian Bag - circa 1940's

Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Gold Mesh Accordian Bag - circa 1940's

By Whiting & Davis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Gold Mesh Accordian Bag - circa 1940's. This bag is in fair vintage condition with visible green discoloration on one side of the mesh and a repair wit...

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Vintage Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage whiting and davis mesh purse you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Beige, Gold and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage whiting and davis mesh purse may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Whiting And Davis Mesh Purse?

Prices for a vintage whiting and davis mesh purse can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $400, while, on average they fetch $285.

Whiting & Davis for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.