​VTG 1920s Whiting & Davis Mesh Gate-Top Beggar’s Bag Purse Rhinestone Lid

1920s Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Rhinestones Gate-Top "Beggar's" Bag ​A museum-worthy piece of Roaring Twenties history! This authentic 1920s Whiting & Davis evening purse features an expanding accordion gate-top frame capped with a stunning geometric, rhinestone-embellished lid. Please note: Due to the reflective nature of the vintage metal mesh, the color shifts depending on the lighting! In bright daylight/cool light, it appears more bright silver/gunmetal, while under warm indoor lighting, it takes on a warmer, champagne-toned sheen. ​Maker: Whiting & Davis Co. (Original interior cloth label is fully intact and readable!) ​Era: Circa 1920–1925 (Art Deco Flapper Period) ​Design: Accordion gate-top "beggar's bag" mechanism that expands wide for access. ​Lid & Accents: Silver-tone top cap inset with sparkling, clear glass rhinestones. ​Lining: Original pleated silk / faille interior lining in remarkably clean condition. 📏 ​Total Length: ~8" (from top of rhinestone cap to bottom of mesh) ~ ​Bag Width: ~3.5" (when relaxed flat) ~ ​Expanded Gate Opening: Opens wide to approx. 3.5" diameter ~ ​Chain Drop: ~5" 💎 Excellent collector-grade antique condition. The expanding gate-top mechanism opens and closes smoothly, all rhinestones are intact and bright, and the original silk lining shows minimal wear for its 100-year age. No major holes or detached mesh links. 📦 ​Ships securely in a rigid cardboard box with generous protective packaging from a smoke-free home.