Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Impressive Frank Patania SR. (1899-1964) Sterling & Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
- Price realized
- $5,185
- Pre-sale estimate
- $1,200 – $2,500
- Hammer price
- $4,250
- Category
- Bracelets & Bangles
- Sold
- December 6, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2 - GILDED WINTER: FINE JEWELRY & ESTATE COLLECTIONS DECEMBER 2025
Lot description
Large Modernist sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet, Frank Patania Sr. (Sicilian-American, born Messina, Italy, active in New Mexico, 1899-1964), wide domed band with (sixty-three) bezel-set Nevada turquoise cabochons, interspersed with silver beads, on tapering pierced cuff, hallmarked sterling with conjoined FP and Thunderbird shop mark at interior, approx 2.5"w, interior: approx 7.25"l, gap: approx 7/8"w, 185.8 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: The family of Alfred A. King (Texas, 1916-2006) great-grandson of Captain Richard King, founder of the now 825,000 acre Texas King Ranch. NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.