A heavy buckle set with seven number eight spiderweb turquoise, attributed to Carl Quintana in Hallmarks of the Southwest by Barton Wright, p. 143; however, no specific information is available regarding his background. 3"x2";
93.5 grms.
A highly elegant ca. 1960's concho belt by Frank Patania Sr.;
The belt consists of nine conchos plus buckle. conchos measure 2 1/4"x 1 1/2"; buckle: 2 1/2"x1 3/4"; Overall belt:
length: 36"; Excellent condition. For more information about Frank Patania Sr., see ModernSilver.com
Ca. 1970's Zuni inlay buckle, depicting a cardinal on a branch with multicolored leaves. The inlay is of coral, onyx,
turquoise and mop. Famed by a nicely stamped border;
hallmarked BB. 3"x2 1/4". Excellent condition.
Ca. 1940's stone to stone Zuni inlay bracelet of Turquoise,
abalone, onyx, MOP, set in serrated bezels, applied to three flat bands; finely stamped. NOTE: The MOP in the tail section has become slightly recessed over the course of time. 2"W tapering to 1/2"; 5 1/2" circumference + 1 1/2" gap.
Ca. 1960's handmade concho belt, reminiscent of Frank
Patania's esthetic, but not hallmarked; stamped "sterling". Eight concho segments, plus a buckle. conchos measure 2 5/8Lx1 3/4"W.
Buckle 3 1/4"x2 1/2"W; mounted on 32" leather belt.
A very impressive Navajo cuff, ca. 1940's, set with a quite
large cabochon turquoise, mounted on a four twisted wire
band. The stone, set in a round-toothed bezel, is also framed by a twisted wire, flanked by stamped fans. The turquoise measures 2 1/4"L x 1 1/4"W. 5" circumference; 1" gap. Excellent condition.
An impressive four strand necklace of silver and blue-green turquoise
heishe beads, adjustable, with a detachable jacla. 11 1/2"L plus 6" chain extender; 4" jacla; signed Thomas Reano, Santo
Domingo.
Stamped, embossed buckle by Austin Wilson, highly sought
after Navajo silversmith, active ca. 1930's-50's; 2 3/4"Lx
2 1/4"W; belt opening 1'SQ.; 42 GRMS.; excellent condition.
