We’re delighted to have found a wonderful group of antique and vintage WHITING DAVIS mesh purses, catalogues and accessories fresh from the home of a former employee. This would be a terrific opportunity to add to your collection and display. Often featured in VOGUE magazine as stylish accessories for a glamorous night out, as they easily hold cell phone, credit cards, house key. Long a movie-star tradition, these purses were carried by the likes of Joan Crawford to Nicole Kidman!
The picture to the left is of the prettiest we found - a dazzling DRESDEN baby ring fine mesh bag with a “watercolor-like” abstract pattern. Soft pastel floral expressionist pattern on gold links, gold frame. This style purse was chosen as first image on title page of “Whiting & Davis Purses – The Perfect Mesh”book by Pina.
I have 2 of these 1920s mesh bags. How much are they worth? One has a 2nd tag inside that reads “El Sah”. One is similar to above picture and the other seems to be made of larger links but designed similar.
How nice that you have 2 of them. The value varies based upon the pattern design, the fringe design, condition, rarity. Some sell for $100, some go much higher and can even reach over $1,000. The book mentioned in the blog is a great place to start learning about these beautiful purses.