OTT
- Maker
- Ted Ott attributed, not confirmed
- Struck in
- Southwestern United States attributed, not confirmed
- Recorded on
- 2 pieces
The mark "OTT" struck in simple sans-serif block lettering is the maker's mark attributed to silversmith Ted Ott, known for Southwestern and Native American style sterling silver jewelry. Pieces bearing this mark frequently feature detailed sculptural casting or dimensional animal and nature motifs, such as wolf heads and wildlife imagery, crafted in solid sterling silver.
The stamp is typically applied directly to the inner band of rings or the reverse of cast silver components, accompanied by standard fineness stamps such as "STERLING" or "925".
When identifying this mark, verify that "OTT" stands on its own as a maker's surname stamp rather than serving as part of an abbreviated workshop title or manufacturer's code. It should appear as a clean, uniform block stamp without surrounding cartouches.
The mark on different pieces
Previously sold with this mark
Kept on the record — a maker's back catalogue is most of the evidence that a mark is what we say it is.
Struck alongside
Pieces carrying this mark are also struck with these.
What this entry is based on
- 2 pieces carrying this mark, handled and photographed by this shop Written with the piece in hand. No published hallmark reference covers most of these marks.
Nothing outside this shop has been checked for this mark yet. What is above comes from the pieces themselves and from what was written while they were in hand.
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