Making Your Whiting & Davis Handbag Stand Out Again

Vintage Repairs by Linda

Vintage Repairs by Linda is the recognized restoration service of The Whiting and Davis Company of North Brattleboro, Mass., doing work for their clients for over 25 years.

Handbags: total restoration of entire body of bag, including plaques, re-enameling

whiting & davis handbag repair

WHITING & DAVIS JEWELED ENAMEL PURSE WITH COMPACT

 

The fine enamel mesh is restored and even the missing mesh wrist strap is replaced as originally intended with genuine W&D parts.

Whiting and Davis
Mesh Halter with leather ties.
Every missing mesh plaque replaced and all tears repaired and returned to wonderful condition again

Whiting and Davis contemporary shoulder bag.  Replaced missing mesh and re-enameled worn areas.

Whiting & Davis Antique Miniature Mesh Purse:

  • 1 replaced all missing mesh
  • 2 re-attached to frame where needed
  • 3 cleaned bag in order to return to clean vintage condition

Early Whiting & Davis, Rosary cases. Replaced lining, refinished exterior and finally reinstalled snap closures.

Handles and Handle Attachments: repaired, replaced, added, lengthened or shortened as you desire.

Whiting and Davis Vintage Alumesh Handbag
Restored broken celluloid chain handle.

Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC
Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC

Whiting & Davis Vintage Alumesh Handbag:
Restored original broken metal mesh handle.

Modern Whiting and Davis shoulder bag. Replaced broken metal interior frame, restoring torn piping in this area.

to great vintage condition

Modern Whiting & Davis Handbags
Both worn and peeling fabric loops replaced with leather. Shoulder straps replaced. Enamel restored. Missing pieces replaced. Re-lined if necessary.

Linings: replaced, restored, re-sewn old lining replaced

W&D 1930s gate top purse, perfectly restored including re-lining and reattaching to frame.

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After

Deco W&D, restored, including re-lining, frame plates repaired and closure perfectly maintained.

Frames and Closures: restored or replaced.

Vintage W&D evening bag: Restored broken rhinestone clasp and re-attach original lining.

Damaged bags: restored to original condition, including bag body replacement when needed.

Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC

Early W & D, enamel flat mesh bags restored - closing mesh separations in seams and re-attaching to frame by expert mesh restoration specialist.

Antique early 20th century Whiting and Davis handbags restored: Frame and mesh back to good “health” again.

Purse Accessories: restoration or replacement services available, including vintage items

W&D black mesh wallet: Re-enameling areas where black enamel is worn away.

W&D case. Replacement of worn lining hand stitched for the perfect outcome.

Stones: replaced and matched to original size and style, for frames and evening bags alike

Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC

W&D Jewel Frame Handbag:
Replacement of 4 large round and pear shaped stone - with that perfect (unused) vintage match.

Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC

Blouses and Dresses: re-lined and repaired, including repairs where garments have missing or torn mesh.

Belts: restored and returned to wearable condition

Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC
Before

Whiting and Davis vintage snake belt: Replaced head and tail of belt, including mesh repair and replacement

Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC
After

Jewelry: including, but not limited to, clasp replacement and repair of worn areas

Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC
Before

W&D vintage snake bracelet restored.

Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC
After

Dear Whiting and Davis Customer,
We look forward to addressing any questions you might have for either the care or repair of your Whiting and Davis items.
As suggested by the Whiting and Davis creed, we pursue excellence in our service to you, our valued Whiting and Davis customer.
Keep in touch and stay well.
Sincerely,
Linda

Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC
Whiting and Davis Flat Mesh

Our repairs of such mesh includes individual mesh replacement, re-attaching loose rings and re-enameling where color has worn away. Some pieces, using this mesh style, are vintage. In such cases we use original vintage mesh in order to do these repairs.

Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC
Whiting and Davis Ring Mesh

Our repairs of such mesh includes individual mesh replacement, re-attaching loose rings and re-enameling where color has worn away. Some pieces, using this mesh style, are vintage. In such cases we use original vintage mesh in order to do these repairs.

Vintage Repairs by Linda LLC
Whiting and Davis Bubble Mesh

Our repairs of such mesh includes individual mesh replacement, re-attaching loose rings and re-enameling where color has worn away.

Product Care and Maintenance for Whiting & Davis Metal Mesh Items

Avoid contact with sharp or abrasive objects which might pull and/or tear the metal mesh.

Avoid exposing mesh to any solvent-based products, such as perfume, hair spray, nail polish, alcohol, etc. If exposed to such products. mesh should be wiped clean with soft cloth immediately.

Mesh handbags should be buffed periodically with soft, dry cloth to remove any surface dirt and to enhance and restore original brilliance.

Store at room temperature in a ventilated mesh or plastic bag in a dry area.