WHITING & DAVIS METAL MESH AND WEBSTER CO. STERLING SILVER LADY'S PURSES, LOT OF TWO, an
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WHITING & DAVIS METAL MESH AND WEBSTER CO. STERLING SILVER LADY'S PURSES, LOT OF TWO, an Art Deco/flapper-style metal mesh purse by Whiting & Davis Co. of Plainville, MA having polychrome decoration and chain handle, and a sterling silver wallet/dance purse by Webster Co. of North Attleboro, MA having all-over engraved floral and scrolling leaf design to exterior with "AJC" monogram to center of top, a wrist chain, and original leather lining to interior. Each piece with maker's mark, wallet/dance purse with "STERLING" mark. Total weight of Webster Co. example including non-silver components: 2.790 ozt. 20th century. Whiting & Davis example 4 3/4" x 6 1/8" OA without strap, 6" strap drop.
From the Ann Connor C. Jones collection, Winston-Salem, NC.
Condition
Good to very good overall condition with expected usage wear and other imperfections including surface scratches and nicks; Whiting & Davis purse with scattered losses to polychrome decoration; Webster Co. example with some dents including at corners of case, leather with wear, discoloration, tears, and other imperfections.Â
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