Description: Here is a great sterling silver belt buckle with 3 natural turquoise stones. It is accented with twisted wire and silver drop designs around the settings and there is stipling (texturing) in the darker background, giving it a nice "demential" look. It is signed with the Thunderbird shop mark (a well-known shop owned by Frank Patania) and also with the initials FP in a circle. Stamped as being sterling silver.
Maker: Frank Patania (1899-1964).
Approx. Age: Circa 1950s.
Size: Measures 2-5/8" wide X 1-5/8" long. Fits up to a 1-1/4" belt. Weighs 55.9 g.
Condition: Good for its age. Normal wear and minor imperfections expected on used and vintage items.
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