Description
- Fabulous Carmelo “Pat” Patania sterling silver dress belt buckle
- Carmelo is Frank Patania Jr.’s Brother. Pat lived from (1902-1999). Beginning in 1928, Carmelo worked in the Thunderbird Shop. In 1959, he opened his Kachina Shop in Tucson, Arizona.
- Carmelo Patania retired in 1980.
- Sterling Silver “nuggets” with distinctive Green Turquoise.
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Condition
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Vintage
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Size of Belt Buckle
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3″ wide x 1-1/4″ tall / accepts up to 1″ belt
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Materials Used
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Sterling Silver and possibly Godber Burnham Turquoise
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Weight in Grams
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43.1
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Hallmarks
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CP, Sterling |
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Artist’s Identity
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Carmelo Patania, Silversmith
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