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Art Deco Metal Mesh Purses

Art Deco Enamel Childs Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming childs purse of metal mesh enamelled in deco patterns. Unusual closure with cottton cord
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses

Art Deco Gold Mesh Makeup Purse with Mirror Rouge Lipstick Holder
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Original 14k Yellow Gold Mesh Makeup Purse with Mirror & Rouge Lipstick Holder. Item
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse 1920s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse from the 1920s is a stunning example of vintage
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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Whiting Davis Dresden Enamel Mesh Evening Purse Shadow Box/Display
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Deco Whiting & Davis Dresden mesh evening purse. It is enamel hand painted with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Whiting 
Davis Dresden Enamel Mesh Evening Purse Shadow Box/Display
Art Deco Whiting 
Davis Dresden Enamel Mesh Evening Purse Shadow Box/Display
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H 16.75 in W 9.2 in D 4.5 in
Mandalian Art Deco Flapper Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mandalian Art Deco Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads, USA, Circa 1920s
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

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1920 s Dresden Enamel Baby-Fine Mesh Handbag on Gilded Frame
By Whiting Davis
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this stunning, Dresden, baby-fine mesh metal bag, enameled in soft muted colors
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses

Circa 1930 Italian Art Deco Gold Tone Mirrored Compact
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant gold washed metal powder compact circa 1940. The interior has a mirror and a section to
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Early 20th Century Italian Wallets and Small Accessories

Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern
By Evans Case Company
Located in Antwerp, BE
A most chic American Art Deco minaudière evening bag. Gold tone metal embossed with a star burst
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Black, Blue
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful French-made enameled Art Deco style metal mesh evening bag with elaborate cast plated
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage 1920 s Whiting Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
By Whiting Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis purse comprised of a gold purse frame and Dresden mesh. The bag is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses

1920s Deco Rhinestone Mesh and Silver Evening Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1920s Art Deco metal mesh evening bag completely covered in bezel-set rhinestones
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco 1920 s Mesh Bag. Whiting and Davis.
By Whiting Davis
Located in University City, MO
! Painted, incredibly fine, knitted chainmail metal mesh in muted palette of red, blue, yellow, and green
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Gold and Black Enamel
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning black and gold metal mesh 1920s evening bag (unlined) with black enamel rose and fern
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

Antique Whiting Davis Art Deco Enamel Mesh Bag Purse Ming Clasp Flapper Boho
By Whiting Davis
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique whiting Davis enamel mesh coin purse or handbag with a fountain design in orange, blue and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1920s Mandalian Enameled Flower Print Silver Chain Metal Mesh Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
intricate enamel work captures the spirit of Art Deco, while the silver chain and closure add a touch of
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Early 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Mandalian Art Deco Chainmail Metal Bag with Enamel Bead Fringe, 1920s
Located in University City, MO
1920's Carpet style Art Deco flapper bag with a lustrous pearly enamel finish in gorgeous muted
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

2 Antique Metal Mesh Purses, One is Silver Plate The other Whiting Davis
By Whiting Davis
Located in Petaluma, CA
These 2 purses were made at the height of the metal purse craze, the art deco period. The big
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Metal

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Gold Mesh Coin Purse Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous Karl Lagerfeld clip on earrings fashioned to look like mesh coin purses … one for each ear
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

1920s Opulent Art Deco Whiting Davis Chain Mail Evening Bag
By Whiting Davis
Located in University City, MO
designed with an ornate scrolled gilt metal clasp frame The delicate chain mail mesh purse is illuminated
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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1960s American Structured Shoulder Bags

Whiting Davis Antique Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Purse, Documented, 1920s
By Whiting Davis
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This wonderful Whiting & Davis metal mesh bag, circa 1920s, is a stunning piece of fashion history
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1920s American Top Handle Bags

Mandalian Mesh Metal Purse, Circa 1920s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful antique art deco mesh metal purse. enamel painted gold metal. geometric pattern. carved
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

ART DECO c.1920 s Gray Chevron Metal Mesh Enamel Frame Top Flapper Evening Purse
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Art Deco c.1920's gray metal mesh enamel frame top flapper evening purse. Taupe and
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1920s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco German Silver Metal Micro Mesh Evening Bag with Chain Handle, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
almost as powerfully. Its patterned Art Deco top frame, hairpin chain handle and pouch polish to a
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1920s German Evening Bags and Minaudières

Whiting Davis Art Deco Multi-Color Floral Mesh Bag
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting & Davis Art Deco Multi-Color Floral Mesh Bag. This bag is in good vintage condition with
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Early 20th Century American Novelty Bags

German LSM 1930s Art Deco All-In-One Carryall Compact Purse
Located in London, GB
This is a L. S. Mayer 'Burlington' black art deco carryall compact purse with a gold tone crackle
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1930s German Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Art Deco Rhinestone Mesh Evening Bag w Fretwork Frame.
Located in Gresham, OR
1920s Art Deco Rhinestone Mesh Evening Bag w Fretwork Frame: A gorgeous original 1920s Art Deco
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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1950s American Clutches

Art Deco Pave Rhinestone Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pave Rhinestone Bag from the 1930's. Fine quality with each stone set into a metal bezel
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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pierre Cardin Silver and Black Mesh Evening Bag
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Alford, MA
Pierre Cardin Art Deco-style evening pouch of silver and black metallic mesh arrayed in a diamond
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Mid-20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Whiting and Davis watercolour mesh evening purse
By Whiting Davis
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Purse, by Whiting and Davis, Gilt on Silver Metal Mesh with Cobalt and Pink wash
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930 s Evans Mesh Enamel Compact Purse
By Evans Case Company
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage collectible 1930's Art Deco vanity compact purse by Evans. Goldtone armor mesh body with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses

Art Deco Whiting and Davis gold and silver mesh evening purse bag
By Whiting Davis, Whiting Davis
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Purse, by Whiting and Davis, Metal Mesh in gilt and silver, with Blue Sapphire Clasp, mesh
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920 s Chain Mesh Bag Unique Style
Located in New York, NY
Metal mesh purses were a popular 1920’s item. This one has unusual features with a fold over top
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Handbags and Purses

20s Art Deco Metal Mesh Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s art deco metal mesh purse with black and white enamel. Measurements 10 1/2" Length 3
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Early 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920s Art Deco Enamel Chainmail Mesh Purse
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic 1920s mesh evening purse! This chainmail purse has a pressed metal art deco closure
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930s Whiting and Davis Art Deco Painted Mesh Purse
By Whiting Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Highly collectible Whiting and Davis mesh purse. This hand bag features painted mesh with an Art
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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Silver Metgal Mesh Drawsting Writslet Beggars Purse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 1930'S Whiting Davis style silver metal mesh drawstring beggars purse.Features super
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Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

20 S Whiting Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Wristlet Evening Bag
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Whiting & Davis Silver Plate Metal Mesh Gate Top Wristlet "Beggars Purse" Evening Bag
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920"S Whiting Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Flapper Bag-Signed
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920"S Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Sterling and silver plate Metal Mesh Flapper Evening Bag
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Mid-Century Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Austrian Crystal Paste Evening Bag
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh & Austrian Crystal Paste Soft Clutch Evening Bag By, Whiting
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920 S Art Deco Metal Mesh Mandolin Flapper Evening Bag By, Whiting Davis
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Enameled Floral Motif "Mandolin" Flapper Bag with
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1920 S Art Deco Whiting Davis Metal Mesh "Dresden" Flapper Evening Bag-Signed
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Art Deco Whiting & Davis Metal Fine Ring Mesh "Dresden" Flapper Evening Bag. Features a gold
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Early 20th Century Canadian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Whiting Davis Metal Mesh Enamel Two Tone Clutch Style Hand Bag, 1984
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Style Whiting & Davis White Enamel Metal Mesh with Metallic Gunmetal Graphic Design.zipper
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20th Century Clutches

Whiting Davis Metal Mesh and Crystal Rhinestone Clutch Handbag
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Whiting Davis silver mesh metal clutch style handbag. Features a silver metal
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Whiting Davis Metal Mesh Swarovski Crystal Clutch Evening Bag
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Art Deco style Whiting Davis gold metal mesh clutch evening bag. Features a gold
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20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

30 S Gold Metal Mesh "Beggars" Evening Bag By, Whiting Davis
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930'S Art Deco Gold Plate Metal Mesh "Mini" Gate Top "Beggars" Purse By, Whiting & Davis. The gold
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

80 S Whiting Davis Gold Metal Mesh Flapper Fringe Evening Bag
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting Davis Art Deco style gold and ruby metal mesh floral motif 110th anniversary "
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20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Gunmetal Silver Bead Gate Top Beggars Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Whiting Davis Style 1920s silver stud metal mesh accordion style gate top wristlet hand
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20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Mid-20th Century Silver Mesh Austrian Crystal Evening Bag By, Whiting Davis
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh & Austrian Crystal Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

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1930s Top Handle Bags

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Located in NICE, FR
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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2010s Evening Gowns

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By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
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By Judith Leiber
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By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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18k Gold

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Located in New York, NY
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Located in Leonardo, NJ
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By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this enchanting Ceylan vase is molded from opalescent glass with a blue stained wheel. The design, conceived by Lalique on M...
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20th Century French Art Deco Vases

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Glass

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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.

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