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    Posted 12 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!

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    1. pursecollector pursecollector, 12 years ago
      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

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