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Stunning and vibrant enameled
mesh is pure Art Nouveau, desirable color scheme of multi
blues and gold on white, glossy, lustrous and sensational
enamel is near pristine, signed embossed frame, elegant cathedral
angle design, complete chain fringes enhanced with additional
tear drops, clean, damage free, exceptional structural condition,
a gorgeous Mandalian example for your treasury of purses,
sought after Birds of Paradise, superior quality and appeal.
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Item 8-618 C
$585.00 Now $445.00
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You will love this hard to find size, most likely
a
child's enameled mesh bag, just a wee 3 inches across the hinges by 5½ from
top of clasp to bottom, interior carries the little Whiting & Davis metal tag denoting it's
maker, silver tone pierced frame has delightful cut out and scrolling
designs, mesh enamel colors of pink, red and black on a slate background,
this purse is perfect, pristine, no wear, no issues, shiny and clean, not
many around like this, click on the photo for more exciting details.
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Item 9-81
$375.00 Now $325.00
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Stunning example of enamel on
mesh, ca. 1920 - 1930, the abstract parrot pattern is deep and
rich in character and style, color scheme of hot pink, deep maroon, black and
orange on a white ground, it's stunning and generous both in charm and
eye appeal, sculpted arched and embossed frame has the look of gold gilding,
brass tone carry chain and mesh fringes are all complete, unlined
interior, beautiful condition both inside and out, damage free, no wear,
tear, loss or apparent flaws, a fabulous treasure for the
collector of Mandalian purses, click on the photo to review more photos and
description.
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Item 9-727 A
$435.00 Now $385.00 Place
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This more unusual Whiting & Davis is an early
example of Art Nouveau design, the shapely centered basket of florals is well
recognized from that early 1900 era, the pink, blue and white pattern has a
background color of rich gold enamel, both sides of the purse are identical
in theme and are in excellent condition, the silver toned frame appears gold
washed with radiant overflowing baskets, the flowers in the basket, on each
side of the frame, have different arrangements, the eight point Van Dyke
fringe is complete, this purse is without damage, paint losses would be
minimal and not invasive, a captivating mesh purse, so very worthy, please
click the photo for more about this special mesh handbag.
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Item 9-1013 A
$485.00
Now $435.00
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Perfect and divine, very early 1900 sterling
silver mesh handbag, made in Germany, has the original owners named inscribed
inside, exceptional pierced sterling frame with cut-out Art Nouveau florals,
excellent condition, no wear, clean, polished, very desirable, a special
treat, click on the photo to review all the unique details.
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Item 8-110 C
$375.00 Now $300.00
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Simply spectacular 1920's enameled
mesh purse by the Mandalian CO., respected maker of ultra fine enameled mesh
handbags, very desirable, dynamic depiction of dual butterflies with
electrifying pattern, vintage artwork at it's best with glowing radiant color
palette, tones of soft cobalt blue, deep wine burgundy, green and black on
ivory, silver toned frame with Art Nouveau detail and step down Art Deco
design, all fringe intact, wee if any enamel wear, near pristine, just
wonderful, interior signed and unlined, a fabulous mesh bag for your
collection, they don't come nicer, click photo for more about this dynamite
purse.
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Item 9-76 E
$495.00 Now $445.00
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Unsigned mesh purse attributed
to Whiting & Davis, great Art Deco Pattern, green and bright
yellow, original interior silk lining, chain handle, eight
point Van Dyke fringe, all complete excellent condition,
minute loss, very fine.
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Item 4-109 M5
$275.00
Now $225.00
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A stunning example from the Art Deco era, this
1920's mesh bag is remarkable, bold bright combination of blue, yellow, orange,
black and flesh tone, enamel is shining, paint is complete with barely a
speck or two of loss, silver toned frame is enameled in black for added
character and definition, eight point Van Dyke fringes are secure, both sides
of the purse are identical, all mesh is intact, connected at all points, no
gaps, hinges are sound, frame is signed, unlined interior, comes with
original tags and paperwork, structurally perfect, near pristine, a solid
investment piece, a winner, no apologies, click on the photo for more
detailed pictures and comments.
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Item 0-315 A
$485.00 Now $435.00
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Vintage mesh purse, interesting
deco design in lime yellow, cobalt blue, green, pink, orange,
white, unsigned, attributed to Whiting & Davis, unlined,
enameled frame in matching cobalt blue, intact, well attached
to the frame, no gaps or dropped links, very good condition,
minor discreet paint losses.
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Item 4-109 M13
$295.00
Now $225.00
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