Lot 409

Whiting & Davis Mesh Evening Bag

Sold August 27, 2026

Price realized
$40
Estimate
$100–$150

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Metal: Silver Tone Mesh Metal

Stone Types: None

Dimensions: Approximately 4 in. W x 7 in. L

Weight: 4.73ozt

Condition: Surface wear and patina consistent with age and use. Mesh appears substantially intact with expected age-related darkening. Frame and mesh securely attached.

Additional Information: Vintage Whiting & Davis mesh evening handbag in the Princess Mary style. Frame marked “Whiting & Davis Co. Mesh Bags Reg. U.S.” with patent markings visible. Design is representative of early 20th-century flapper-era accessories and is suitable for use as a handbag, coin purse, or vanity accessory. Original dark patina present throughout the mesh.

Lot details

Lot
409
Category
Jewelry and Personal Accessories › Luxury Accessories
Estimate
$100–$150
Closed
August 27, 2026

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