What's it worth? Appraisal of Whiting Davis Mickey Mouse Mesh Purse

Terri asks:

What can you tell me about my vintage mesh purse? It’s marked Whiting and Davis on the inside.

AW says: This is a fairly rare 1930’s Whiting & Davis Co. Art Deco Style - Walt Disney’s Mickey & Minnie Mouse Metal Mesh Purse. Your’s appears to be in excellent condition.

The most important things being that the enamel paint is intact and the mesh work is in excellent condition. I know that the inside is stamped “Whiting & Davis Co. Made in USA”.

I’ll also assume, unless you tell me otherwise that the clasp is in good working order.

While these are rare, and in demand, they are not impossible to track. I was able to find serveral that sold in the past few years to reference  for an accurate appraisal.

• Retail value: $350
• Wholesale value: $175-$200
• Quick sale value: $125 (This item should not have to suffer a quick sale.)

Keywords=

• Walt Disney
• Whiting and Davis
• Mickey and Minnie Mouse
• Mesh
• Art Deco
• Flapper