Good Pair of Antique Gold Cuff Bracelets
fourth quarter 19th century, by Hale & Mulford, New York, New York (fl. 1877-1882), designed in 1880 by Charles Hein (1834-1909), 14k yellow gold, the narrow cuffs with a recessed band flanked by cannetille-style scrolling wirework, and decorated with multicolored gold birds and foliage. w. 1/2", inside dia. 6-3/8", 34.0 total grams

Provenance: Estate of William Harvey Osborn, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Notes: According to family tradition, these bracelets were owned by Edith Annabell Wright (Mrs Martin L.) Hubbs (1873-1954) and inherited from her mother. They were passed to her daughter, Grace Annabell Hubbs (1892-1976) who married Robert Stuart Abbott (1885-1982); Abbott was first cousin to Marjorie Abbott Osborn, and through her the bracelets were passed to her son, William Harvey Osborn.

In overall good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. One bracelet with a small loss (5.4 mm) to the beaded edge on the back side.