Description
- Fabulous Frank Patania Jr. Thunderbird Shop Turquoise Mosaic and Sterling Silver Belt Buckle.
- According to Sam Patania, Frank Patania’s son, Oscar Branson created the turquoise mosaic.
- Oscar Branson was a local Tucson Lapidarist and author of several Native American Indian Jewelry books.
- Also, according to Sam, Frank Patania created the buckle around the existing plaque of turquoise.
- To view a matching bolo tie on this website, please click HERE!
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Condition
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Vintage
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Size of Belt Buckle
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2-3/8″ wide x 1-3/4″ tall / accepts up to 1-1/4″ belt
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Materials Used
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Sterling Silver and possibly Royston Turquoise
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Weight in Grams
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72.2
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Hallmarks
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FP, Sterling |
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Artist’s Identity
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Frank Patania SR., Silversmith
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