Maker's mark comparison reference

Otto R. Bade (b.1921) maker's marks

Compare 2 source-linked mark variants recorded under Otto R. Bade (b.1921). These are reconstructions for comparison, not source photographs or authentication evidence.

Source location statements
Otto R. Bade
Source date statements
(b.1921)

Mark variant 1

Otto R. Bade (b.1921): Orb, sterling; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Otto R. Bade (b.1921): Orb, sterling; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: Orb, sterling

A cursive Orb-like signature with a long lower flourish appears above the exact block word STERLING.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

Mark variant 2

Otto R. Bade (b.1921): Orb jewelry; line reconstruction.
Line reconstruction
Otto R. Bade (b.1921): Orb jewelry; oxidized reconstruction.
AI-assisted oxidized reconstruction

Source-recorded mark text: Orb jewelry

A worn cursive Orb-like signature with an open first loop and tall final loop appears above STERLING.

Low confidence comparison reconstruction.

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