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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
$373Sale Price|20% Off
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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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 ...
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 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 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....
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 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.
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.
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 ...
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.
RARE vintage
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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...
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'...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
1970s American Vintage Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse
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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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.
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...
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.
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.
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 center. The clutch has slight gathering along the front and back two inches from the to...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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
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 ...
Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Wallet with Change Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in London, GB
Lovely Whiting & Davis gold mesh wallet with change purse.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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".
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 ...
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...
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
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...
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).
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...
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 ...
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!
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.
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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H 5.5 in W 7.5 in
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.
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...
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, ...
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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H 4 in W 10 in D 12 in
1950s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Jewel Closure Evening Clutch with Coin Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the mid-late 1950s, a gold mesh evening clutch made by Whiting and Davis, the company who invented superior quality metallic mesh design and fashion, from the late 1890s into th...
Crystal, Metal
$79,900
H 4 in W 4 in D 2 in L 7 in
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Clutch Purse 408.6 Grams
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Vintage Italian 1960's Clutch Purse was inspired with a soft textured 18k rope chain strap. Elegantly patterned with a hidden mirror in the interior and crafted in 408...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Royal Natural white topaz sterling silver tiara head accessory wedding band
Located in Delhi, DL
For the queen in you! This royal tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is made up of Natural white topaz in sterling silver. Gemstone type- White topaz Gemstone origin- Nat...
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Lizard Palladium Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in Matte Black Varanus Salvator Lizard. This extremely rare Hermes Birkin bag is elegant, timeless and absolutely stunning. Accentu...
$513Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the Valley Botanical Signet Ring in silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Botanical Engraved Ring – Lily of the Valley Motif, Silver, Gold. Nature inspired Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Lily Whisper Ring. ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Black - Size uk 16
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Red - Size uk 16 The Edward Leather Coat created by Verheyen London is a romantic design inspired by the 1970s and Edward...
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...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
$831Sale Price|24% Off
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Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The beaded bag has a silver handle in the shape of a double arch, which is designed with an adjuster made of stylized flower and leaf tendrils and has a pressure closure. A 38 cm lo...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
Ralph Lauren Spectacular Solid Crystal Disco Shoulder Bag w Chain Handle
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Gresham, OR
Ralph Lauren Spectacular Solid Crystal Disco Shoulder Bag w Chain Handle: Front flap closure on this stunner! New, never worn. Original price marked $2500. Heavy silver chain handle...
$235Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a g...
$449
H 5.5 in W 1.5 in L 9 in
Vintage 1950's French Floral Beaded Clutch Bag 1950's Beaded floral handbag
Located in Nashville, TN
A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded clutch bag, rendered in the smallest iridescent white rocaille beads, accented by a raised scalloped pattern throughout, in...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
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.