Vintage Gold Mesh Shoulder Bag

Vintage Gold Mesh Shoulder Bag

A vintage Australian-made shoulder bag worked in fine gold metallic mesh. The lower half carries the shimmer of a diamond-quilted cross pattern, while the upper portion is finished in flat smooth mesh — two textures sitting side by side in a single piece. A slim gold chain strap is attached, allowing the bag to be carried as a shoulder bag or held as a clutch when the chain is tucked inside.

The interior tag reads “MESH AUSTRALIA STYLE” alongside the “OB” brand logo. Between the 1950s and 1980s, Australia was the world’s centre of mesh evening bags. Alongside the major names — Oroton, Glomesh, Whiting & Davis — many Australian makers shaped the evening wardrobes of women across the world, leading Europe and America in this craft. The way the mesh drapes like fabric across the hand carries the touch of the craftsmen of that era, with a softness mass production cannot reproduce.

A piece that shifts its expression as each gold link catches the light. For formal evening dinners, weddings, parties, year-end gatherings. Paired with a silk dress, a black crepe dress, or a ribbed knit, the gold becomes the centre of the whole outfit. Tuck the chain inside and it becomes a clutch — two faces ready for two kinds of evenings.

Some very light wear is visible on the mesh from age, with small signs of use on the satin lining, but the overall condition is good and the zipper remains fully functional. A piece to enjoy with the gentle patina that only vintage carries.

Material: Metal mesh (gold) / gold-tone chain strap / satin lining

Size: Approx. 15cm (H) × 19.5cm (W)

Handle: Chain strap (wearable as shoulder bag or clutch)

Closure: Zipper

Interior: Caramel-toned satin lining

Brand / Tag: MESH AUSTRALIA STYLE / OB logo

Era: 1950s–1980s (peak of Australian mesh bag making)

Sourced in: Australia

Country of Origin: Australia

Condition: Vintage / Good (very light wear on the mesh, small signs of use on the lining, zipper fully functional)