Whiting & Davis Deco Dresden mesh purse with a beautifully enameled frame, circa the 1920’s. The Dresden mesh is softly colored in an abstract pattern of brown and green. The beaten frame is enameled in brown. Everything’s perfect except for the silk lining, which is pulling away at the hinges...

A truly superb antique microbeaded purse featuring an abstract design deriving from either Persian rug motifs or Berlin wool work patterns. The lack of borders surrounding the central medallion -- it is surrounded by flowers and vines instead -- points to the latter. It is a stunning piece composed of richly colored glass beads; Prussian blue for the background, with figures worked in salmon, red, green, cream, and black...

A wonderful and rare 19th century English steel chatelaine with five chains, including a cut steel studded mesh purse and steel button hook. Chatelaine hook measures 2 ¾”; chains are 7”. The purse measures 5” by 3” – it has great pointed drops on the fringe! Very good condition; some wear commensurate with age; could use a good clean...

A charming French cut steel beaded purse with a multi-tone rug design in shades of gold, silver and bronze, circa 1900. The purse features an intertwining fringe, a double chain handle, a patterned goldtone frame and a white satin lining. The frame is marked "Made in France". Condition is very good: the beads are all present and tight to the frame. The fringe is missing one string, and there may be some dirt or discoloration on some of the other strings...

Fabulous Whiting & Davis dresden mesh purse, circa the 1920'a. Classic deco pierced frame; beautiful bright colors in an abstract pattern; mesh and fringe intact. Snake chain; original silk lining with pocket. Large size; measures 9 1/2 inches from fringe to clasp and 5 1/2 inches wide...