Antique Whiting & Davis 1920 Pat. Pend. Soldered Mesh Gold Tone Evening Wristlet

This incredible Antique stamped Whiting & Davis 1920 Pat. Pend. Soldered Mesh Gold Tone Evening Wristlet is ornate and gorgeous! Incredible antique condition and a RARE find from the historic and collectible Whiting & Davis. This Whiting & Davis Art Deco gold tone mesh purse; a very long, narrow bag with zig-zag bottom and chains hanging from the lower edge. The gorgeous frame is embossed with flowers and the triangular clasp is set with a sapphire blue glass bullet cabochon. Signed 'Whiting & Davis' and 'Soldered Mesh' on the inside of the frame. It has an attached strap wristlet carrier with ornately stamped gold tone adjuster. Per the Whiting & Davis website, “In 1876, Wade Davis & Company, the precursor to Whiting & Davis, is founded by William H. Wade, Edward P. Davis and Louis Heckman in Massachusetts. By the 1920’s Whiting & Davis’ beautiful, high quality purses are the coveted accessory of flappers, actresses and “well dressed women everywhere.” Through automation and advertising, the company expanded its reach, becoming, and remaining to this day, the world’s leading mesh handbag manufacturer.”. Incredible find for a collector! Size: 8" x 3 1/8" Smoke free home