DESCRIPTION: Available here is a Frank Patania thunderbird shop bracelet. This lovely bracelet features seven absolutely beautiful turquoise cabochons in handmade sawtooth bezels. They sit on a slightly darkened silver background, and are nicely accented with small stipple marks and silver dots. This gorgeous cuff style bracelet is sterling silver and would look great on anyone! A master artisan, Frank Patania (1899-1964) established a style of hand crafted southwestern American jewelry by blending European silversmith technology and Native American design, a combination that would provide a foundation for excellence in style and artisanship.
MAKER: Hallmarked F P (conjoined; incised letters) and a thunderbird stamp. Thunderbird Shop (Shop).
APPROX AGE: Circa 1950-1960s.
SIZE: This bracelet measures 5-7/8 inches from end to end on the silver plus a 1-1/8 inch gap (fits a 7 inch wrist). It measures 1 inch wide at the widest part, and weighs 59.8 grams.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.