Posted 13 years ago
lisaoram
(3 items)
Signed Whiting Davis Victorian Era Baby Fine Mesh Purse with patent date of July 22, 1913 stamped on Cathedral Frame.
This is a genuine signed Frame Whiting and Davis Victorian piece !
This is a longer roomier style Mesh Purse that has a Stunning Cathedral Frame with 3 Amethyst Stones. Spectacular Condition with all three dangling balls attached This purse measures 13 ½ inches from top of chain to bottom center dangling ball accent. The Mesh purse is 9 ¼ inches from top of clasp to bottom center ball accent. The Vicorian Cathedral frame width is 3 ½ inches across. The Mesh bag area is 4 inches wide at bottom lying flat. All mesh is connected to frame, which is unusual for this period mesh purse.
This purse is around 100 years old and Spectacular!
You might be interested to know that this purse has what Whiting & Davis called the "Safeguard" frame. You can read about the "Safeguard" frame and other interesting design features of mesh purses in an article titled, "The Mysteries of Mesh" at http:/www.pursecollector.com