Vintage Whiting & Davis Gate-Top Bags K Is…
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Wanting.This vintage Whiting & Davis bag is called a gate-top bag, a beggar’s bag, or an accordion-cap bag. I became obsessed with these vintage Whiting & Davis bags when I saw one in college. This fine mesh silver Whiting & Davis bag is collectible quality. If I ever find one like it, I’m buying… |
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Wearing.This gate-top Whiting & Davis bag is circa 1930s-40s; the one above is probably Victorian. Either way, the accordion opening of these vintage Whiting & Davis bags never fail to amuse me… |
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Hating.That fringe styles this vintage Whiting & Davis bag old lady. I could see some aged beast in Vegas clutching this… |
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09.Feb.2009, 06:32 am
Silver mesh is my weakness!!
18.Feb.2009, 12:15 am
i have a bag with 2 compacts from my nonna.
22.Feb.2009, 10:33 am
I have a W & D gold gate top purse that I gave to my bridesmaids in 1970. I neever knew that it was a vintage style. I am not selling but would like to know what it is worth.
22.Feb.2009, 10:37 am
It depends on the condition. I’d guess between $50-150. Check out eBay — the prices are all over the place.
15.Apr.2009, 02:30 pm
I have the Renee Adoree bag which was released in the 1970′s. Had no idea this was a special bag until I saw one of the other of the series of 4 on ebay. Need to sell. Last info I can get on a sale was in 2006 – sold for $2124. Any suggestions as to who best to contact.
07.Jul.2009, 12:18 pm
I have a friend who has the other 3 purses in this series, and is so wanting the Renee. Don’t know how to get in contact with you.
13.Jul.2009, 11:53 am
Elaine:
You or your friend may contact me by email. lindaselby3@aol.com.
26.Jul.2009, 04:03 pm
I have a gold handbag and change purse that was my aunts from the 1930 or 1940′s …how can I find it’s value?
11.Feb.2010, 04:53 am
I recently had one of these gate top silver mess bags stolen and it belonged to my grandmother. I would be really interested if you could let me know if you have one of these bags, how much they are etc because i dont hold much hope of getting the original back . Thankyou.
13.Feb.2010, 11:26 pm
Could I have a response from you please
22.Feb.2010, 02:11 am
i recently got a gold mesh gate top purse at a thrisft store for 3.99 it has the name whiting and davis printed on the sleeve inside, however the shoulder strap is gold leather. do you think this is authentic. are there fakes . how to tell if real?
17.Mar.2010, 08:45 am
I HAVE A PERFECT WHITING & DAVID MESH FOLDING BAG AS SHOWN. LOOKING TO SELL ASAP. CONTACT MY EMAIL.
06.Apr.2010, 08:17 pm
I have one similar to the “Wanting” picture but a bit more elaborate. Has a skirt with attached silver balls. The cap of the gate top is a compact and inside is a small powder puff with attached ribbon bow. It is stamped as Whiting & Davis and “Patent Pending”. The patent for the gate top was applied for in 1915 and issued that same year. Will sell for the right price. If interested contact judibob@cfl.rr.com