Steven Ottewill

Founding partner & silversmith

Steven is one of the finest silversmiths in the country. He has over 20 years experience and has work held in private and public collections around the world. He is passionate about silversmithing and enjoys teaching young apprentices to develop their skills and fulfill their creative potential.

He has built the Ottewill business and reputation to where it is today and established a team of the world’s finest silversmiths and jewellers.

He has also served as a trustee of The Kent Foundation, which works closely with The Prince's Trust, helping new entrepreneurs to set up new businesses.

Won 11 prestigious awards for his outstanding craftsmanship & design at The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths annual awards.

Freeman of the City of London & The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in 2000

Teaching posts

The London Metropolitan University
Kent Institute of Art & Design

David Mowl

Partner, finance and business development

Working with Ottewill has fulfilled David’s lifetime dream. He has always had a passion for making things and wanted to combine his love of making beautiful pieces with his proven business skills.

David brings a unique blend of financial stability, strong business skills and new technology to a traditional trade. Having run a successful business for 20 years, David is able to apply his cost management, marketing, IT and business development skills to safeguard the future of Ottewill.

Expertise in business development, finance, new technology and IT systems.

Matthew Workman

Diamond mounter

Matt is passionate about design and jewellery and runs our team of fine jewellers. He works directly with clients, helping them translate their ideas into beautifully crafted pieces.

His keen eye for detail and exacting standards have earned him a high reputation among several Bond Street jewellers.

Matt also teaches jewellery design and manufacture to both established craftspeople and newcomers.

Matt has over 16 years experience and joined our team in 2004.

Designed and produced prestigious pieces for several Bond Street jewellers.

Freeman of the City of London & The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths 2007

Robert Russell

Senior silversmith

Rob was Steven Ottewill’s original apprentice and has worked closely with him over the last 10 years. He produced outstanding work for his final apprenticeship piece, winning a gold award from the annual Goldsmiths competition. He has now developed into a highly skilled silversmith.

His work ranges from model-making through to highly complex hand-raised vessels. His silverware work includes ecclesiastical processional crosses, wands, swords and major sporting trophies.

Freeman of the City of London & The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths 2007

James Longstaff

Silversmith

James was Steven Ottewill’s third apprentice.

James discovered his passion for large sculptural pieces while studying fine art and design at the University of Canterbury. He’s been involved in making prestigious trophies and silverware since he joined Ottewill in 2000.

His apprenticeship piece was a beautiful set of candlesticks, which won an award for best junior.

Studied Fine Art and Design at University of Canterbury

Won several Goldsmiths awards.

Freeman of the City of London & The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths 2006