Frank Patania Sr. (1899-1964) - Italian Coral and Sterling Silver "Scroll" Necklace c. 1950s, 13.5" length

142.5g, 13.5" total length. Frank Patania Sr. and his wife, Aurora, took a trip to Italy in the mid-1950s, including a stop in Torre del Greco (near Naples). At this time, the area was still greatly damaged by the fighting during World War II, but Frank could buy Italian coral, which he used in this necklace. The Patania family has had this coral to use since then. This necklace is uniquely Frank Patania and created by the hands of the master himself. This piece was acquired directly from the Patania Family from the personal collection of Mrs. Frank Patania Sr. When she passed away in 1974, her collection was split in amongst her three children. Ex Colorado collection.