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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Mandalian deco enamel mesh purse, with facing birds motif, circa the 1920’s. Gorgeous rich colors of blue black and brown on a cream field; engraved cathedral frame. No wear to enamel; one missing link, difficult to find. No loss under the hinges. Some losses or shortening to fringe...

An beautiful large Whiting and Davis fine Dresden mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. The purse features a pastoral landscape with a house in a colorful landscape. The coloration is a vivid palette of oranges, blues, browns, reds, greens and yellows! Sawtooth fringe, goldtone frame, snake chain, green silk lining. Whiting and Davis stamp on frame. Measures 6” by 5 1/2”. Fringe adds another 1”...

First class deco Whiting & Davis enamel mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. Great abstract pattern on orange and green on a cream background. But what really makes this purse special is its frame: a silvertone domed shape featuring a sort of repousse beaded area, bordered by flower and leaves. Two hang tags; twist link frame. Very good condition; a few links have the slightest wear; some wear to frame. Measures 6 ¼” by 4”...

Classic deco Whiting & Davis enamel mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. This is the epitome of deco: abstract design in neon colors of pink, yellow, orange and brown. These colors are echoed in the fabulous large enameled frame – what a great look! Whiting & Davis hang tag. Very good condition: some wear to edges of frame. Measures 7” by 5”....

Deco beadlite enamel mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. Great architectural design in blue, red, black and white. Superb architectural frame. Whiting and Davis hang tag. Very good condition; just one or two dropped links under each hinge. Measures 6” by 3 ¼”. ...

Elegant Whiting and Davis enamel mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. Great abstract deco design in green, brown, and white. Bright blue droops are a great finishing touch! Pretty goldtone frame. Great condition: enamel is fine; one dropped link under one hinge; drops show a bit of wear in one or two spots. Measures 7” (including drops) by 3 ¼”....

Unusual and lovely Whiting and Davis enamel mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. Black enamel frame; gorgeous colors of green, orange, black and pale blue; and the best fringe ever, alternating linked mesh and beaded strings. Whiting and Davis mark on frame. Wonderful purse, wonderful condition. Measures 6 ½” by 3 ¼”....

Extremely rare figural Whiting and Davis enamel baby mesh purse, circa the 1920’s, depicting a plantation (or great house) scene in lovely pastel colors. A plantation house with red columns sits in the upper left, fronted by a fountain planted with flowers, the whole surrounded by trees and what appears to be a drive on the right. Mint condition. Whiting and Davis mark on ornate goldtone frame. Measures 6” by 4 ¼”....

Fine antique 2-sided tapestry wool purse. On the front: two lovers, she with a basket, wearing a cap; he with a guitar and red high heeled shoes! On the back: a pastoral scene, with tomb or monument amid flowers in the foreground, and a stream and house in the background. Edged in soft leather piping. Lined in cream silk, with change purse and mirror intact. Fine condition: leather edging is worn; lining is torn inside near clasp; slight soiling inside. 7 7/8” by 5 ¾”....

Extremely fine antique hand-woven 2-sided silk tapestry purse, depicting a couple on one side and a lamb on the other. The pair of lovers are reclining in a pastoral setting, she in dishabille; they are pointing to a mirror she holds as he gazes into it. Another mirror (I think it’s a mirror!) lies in his lap; it looks broken! On the reverse, a lamb lies amid robes, next to a basket of flowers. The artistry, the coloration, the design, are all superb. Very good condition; there are repai...