Pendant, probably America, ca. 1744

Jewelry

Portsmouth Historical Society

Photo S. Ion

Name/Title

Pendant, probably America, ca. 1744

Entry/Object ID

2024.014

Description

Silver jewelry pendant that could be worn either as a bracelet or necklace. The triangular heart-shaped piece is engraved with "S. Langdon / 1744" on one side and with a floral device above a band of cross-hatching, with a heart below with crossed arrows. The chains at the sides appear to be later additions. Langdon is a common name in Portsmouth but the person for whom this is engraved and dated has yet to be determined.

Acquisition

Accession

2024.014

Source or Donor

Unknown

Acquisition Method

FIC

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1744

Place

City

Portsmouth

State/Province

New Hampshire

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Engraving

Location

on front of middle piece

Transcription

S. Langdon / 1744

Material

silver