Art Deco Enameled Mesh Purse

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	309
Auction	Donald Melville Estate 3: Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles
Date	August 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Dust Factory Auctions LLC
Location	Baraboo, Wisconsin

An Art Deco period enameled mesh purse, circa 1920s, likely of American manufacture in the style of Whiting & Davis or Mandalian. The piece features a silver-toned metal frame with repousse floral details and a kiss-lock clasp. The body is composed of fine metal mesh with a light blue ground, decorated with a stylized floral pattern in dark blue and gold-tone enamel, and terminates in a vandyke fringe.<br><br>Flapper Purse Art Deco Enameled Mesh Whiting & Davis Style Vintage Handbag 1920s Fashion<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

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