Frank Patania Sr. Small Sterling Silver .925 Hand Constructed Box mid-Century

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Offered... beautiful and exceptionally designed small Southwestern hand constructed box, stamped with Frank Patania Sr's early hallmark for his Thunderbird Shop. This box has all rounded corners and major elements and the most simple and elegant lines, representative of some of Frank Patania Sr's most gorgeous work. The lines suggest the box was made mid-century or earlier. Frank Patania Sr was born in Sicily in 1899 and died in 1964. He was considered a genius in jewelry design and is represented in the best museums and galleries, world wide. Frank Patania Sr. was born in 1899 and died in 1964 after becoming world famous for his silver work.  This is an exceptional piece, of classic beauty, the sort of piece that put the Patania's work in the Smithsonian museum's permanent collection.  Frank Patania Sr. was born in Sicily in 1899 and died in 1964. He was considered a genius in jewelry design and is represented in the best museums and galleries, world wide, having won so many prizes it would be silly to try to list it all. His artistry is carried on by his son Frank Patania Jr and grandson Sam Patania. All of them have created amazing work.
This box is in great shape, measures about 1-1/2" x 1-1/16" and the height is approximately 5/8". The weight of the box is 19.2grams. The condition is excellent vintage and collectible with minimal age related wear. The aesthetics are terrific. There are no problems. It is marked for silver content as sterling silver and with the shop mark.
It's a really beautiful box and suitable for very small items, like pills, pollen and seeds. Highly collectible and museum quality, aesthetically delightful.
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