In this lot there are eight vintage, beaded mesh and silk, flapper style purses. One of the purses is from Whiting & Davis USA. Whiting & Davis started business in 1876 as Wade, Davis & Company in Plainville, Massachusetts. As seen in advertisements from the late 1930s in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, Whiting & Davis teamed with famed French designer Elsa Schiaparelli to produce silk-lined handbags labeled “After Schiaparelli.” These bags were made of metal mesh in varying sizes, predominantly in gold- and silver-tone colors. This silver tone bag is 8" wide x 5.5" deep (not including the 10" double link chain strap) and is silk lined. Three of the other purses are labeled "Made in China" or" Made in Hong Kong". The first of these bags is made from silver fabric with silver beads and a 10 1/2" chain strap. The next bag is iridescent, cream, pink, and grey and is beaded in a shell design. The bag is white satin lined and measures 5 1/2" X 6". The 36" round snake chain strap is detached on one side. The third bad is tagged “Made in Hong Kong”. The snap closure has cherry branches in gold on white bars. The bag is a white satin with white beads and opal colored changing sequins in a leaf and flower pattern. The purse measures 6" X 6 1/2" and has a 12" chain strap. One bag is labeled "made in Japan". This bag is a double flap snap closure clutch bag with cream pearls, brown beads, and light green sequins in a starfish design. This bag has a cream satin lining and no strap. The bag measures 5"X8"X11/4". Two bags have no label or origin. The first has a gold button clasp. The fabric is a soft cream with blue, green, yellow, and orange flowers embroidered on the fabric. The whole bag is covered in clear glass beads. The bag measures 10'X9" with a 20" gold chain strap. The next bag has a detailed filigree hinge and latch with a 12" twisted rope chain strap. The bag is black woven fabric with black beaded loops covering it and hanging from the bottom. The lining of the bag is dark peach with a ribbon flower and leaf boardering around the inside or the mouth. This bag measures 8" X 6 1/2". The last bag is made of lavender fabric with multi-colored beads. The unique thing about this bag is the gold colored, expandable gate, circular opening and closure. This bag has white satin lining and measures 7"X6". The bead and sequin work on these bags is very detailed and in good condition.