Rare Antique Mesh Purse with Jeweled Snake Heads ca. 1900

This unusual mesh bag, from the approx. 1900 era, is a rare collector's treat,
the silver toned mesh links are in overall very nice, well kept condition,
soldered onto the length of the frame are 2 fully coiled serpents with
carved heads enhanced with plain blue turquoise jeweled stones,
the two part split interior has an attached mesh center divider,
the carry handle is in the form of a double snake skin style chain,
cleaned and polished, ready for your private collection of rarer bags,
discover more about this symbolic beauty by clicking on the photo.

Item  9-86 C                    $465.00    Now $369.00       Place Order via Email

Exotic Mandalian Birds of Paradise Enamel Mesh Purse

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.

Item  8-618 C             This item is sold sorry no longer available      Place Order via Email

Early Whiting & Davis Enameled Mesh Purse, ca. 1900 - 1920

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.

Item  9-81                   $375.00     Now $299.00            Place Order via Email

Dynamic Vintage Mandalian Mesh Purse With Parrot Design

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.

Item  9-727 A               $435.00    Now $339.00       Place Order via Email

WOW, A Rare and Fabulous Whiting & Davis Enameled Mesh Handbag

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.

Item  9-1013 A                $485.00    Now $379.00          Place Order via Email