FP007 - Vintage Frank Patania Sr. sterling silver concho belt (buckle and 8 conchos); circa-1950’s
Origin: Tucson, AZ
Dimensions: Buckle: 3.25” wide by 2.63” tall Concho: (each) 2.75” wide by 2.25” tall
Weight: Substantial
Condition: Excellent.
Provenance: From estate of original owner who purchased this piece from Thunderbird Shop in mid-1950’s
Price: ON HOLD

Direct from an estate is another exquisite piece of silversmithing personally made by Frank Patania, Sr. and bearing the coveted FP oval hallmark. This concho belt, a lovingly hand-tooled buckle and eight laboriously stamped conchos all accented by twisted wire framing is superbly crafted. Sam Patania personally inspected the buckle and conchos and remarked at how softly the buckle was hammered into its graceful form. This is truly a wonderful belt to wear…so full of history yet timeless in its ability to create that certain je ne sais quoi we demand from our adornments. Restrung on leather by Sam, this quintessential Patania design is destined for the serious collector of Patania jewelry.