Vintage mesh chainmail gold tone concertina gate top beggar’s purse design reticule handbag, possibly Whiting and Davis but unsigned 1950s each cold painted with enamel

each cold painted with enamel paint in bright red and green

It has classic Art Deco geometric shapes and a bright

with faceted aurora borealis beads suspended along its length

The bangle has an internal diameter of about 2 1/4 inches and has a simple hook mechanism that can be slid into position

This is a popular and very collectable dolphin design - the lovely quality is apparent in the thick gold plating

Vintage mesh chainmail gold tone concertina gate top beggar’s purse design reticule handbag, possibly Whiting and Davis but unsigned 1950s each cold painted with enamelVintage concertina gate top chatelaine beggar's purse style reticule handbag on a long should chain a beautiful, heavy mesh chain mail purse bag in stunning shiny gold tone. It has the cleverly designed concertina gate top with a hinged lid with circular grooves. It is an example of a design produced by quality makers Whiting and Davis. There is no signature or stamp on this piece however. They often had a fabric label sewn into the lining inside, so