PAIR OF AMERICAN GOLD AND HAIRWORK MOURNING BRACELETS, DATED 1776 and 1792

Each with a woven hair band with gold clasps, the first with a plinth supporting a pearl urn and two red urns surrounded by a willow tree of hair, the reverse engraved "Eliz'th Langdon obt. 17th March 1776 at: 25, E.L. Lincoln"; the second with a woman mourning by a raised ivory plinth and urn surrounded by a willow tree of hair, the reverse engraved "Abigal Langdon obt. 28th Nov. 1792 at: 75" and "A.L.F. Wales"; both in a red leather case.

The Langdon Family;
Northeast Auctions, Hampton, New Hampshire, November, 4, 1997, lot 627.

Betsy Ross House Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October, 2010;
Museum of Mourning Art, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.

both hairwork bands with some losses to edges; the first with plinth and blue oval reserve loose behind glass; the second with two cracks in ivory backing and some flaking to painted woman; the case with wear but still intact
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Mrs. Abigail Langdon (1708?-1792), Boston, MA