Vintage Metal Mesh Beggar's Purse – Expandable Top - Whiting & Davis

Overview

A charming vintage Whiting & Davis mesh beggar purse featuring a distinctive expandable frame top and draped metal mesh body. The silhouette recalls early 20th-century evening accessories, offering a wonderfully romantic piece of wearable history with beautifully aged character.

Condition

Fair vintage condition. There is significant tarnishing and finish wear throughout the metal mesh and frame. The mesh has holes in it at the bottom, and the interior lining has been re-stitched to the frame by a previous owner. Please review all photographs carefully.

Measurements

Height: ~ 5.5"
Width: ~ 4"
Chain Drop: ~ 3"

Material

Metal Mesh
Metal Chain

Origin

USA

Styling Notes

Perfect displayed with vanity accessories, antique perfume bottles, and vintage jewelry collections. It also makes a striking decorative accent for theatrical costume displays or collectors of early handbag design.

Additional Notes

All items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story. Due to the noted condition issues, this piece is best appreciated as a collectible display item or restoration project.

A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.