Egyptian Revival Clock Garniture
View Similar Items
Egyptian Revival Clock Garniture
About the Item
- Creator:J.E. Caldwell & Co. (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
- Style:Egyptian Revival (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1885
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 29-59891stDibs: LU89118609123
J.E. Caldwell & Co.
With intricate and refined artistry, the jewelers at J.E.Caldwell & Co. have been handcrafting illustrious watches and adornments — including cocktail rings, engagement rings and link bracelets — for nearly two centuries. The American firm, which is among the oldest silver and jewelry companies in the United States, has found acclaim with collectors and buyers worldwide.
Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, J.E. Caldwell & Co. founder James Emmott Caldwell (1813–81) apprenticed as a silversmith and subsequently trained in watchmaking under the esteemed watchmaker Samuel Ward Benedict in New York City. Following his apprenticeships, Caldwell sought work in Philadelphia, initially securing a position with a wholesale jeweler before importing watches for a jewelry manufacturer. In the late 1830s, he established a storefront of his own, in a stately marble building on Chestnut street. Caldwell partnered with James M. Bennett thereafter in order to launch a jewelry shop nearby that they called Bennett & Caldwell. With the passing of Bennett, Caldwell partnered with a former employer, John C. Farr, and changed the company name, establishing the J.E. Caldwell & Co. of today.
In 1876, Philadelphia hosted the first World’s Fair held in the United States. Alongside the Gorham Manufacturing Company — a legendary but largely overlooked American silver firm — J.E. Caldwell showcased an array of stunning jewelry and silver objects at the event’s Centennial International Exhibition. In the early 1900s, J.E. Caldwell was contracted to fashion a presentation silver tea service — more than 160 pieces — for a newly commissioned battleship, the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. The brand’s exquisite silver wares traveled at sea aboard this battleship — and later, on the U.S.S. Valley Forge — for decades.
J.E. Caldwell & Co. became known for exquisite Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry. Ownership of the firm passed through the family over the years before changing hands to business interests outside of the family. Today a J.E. Caldwell & Co. retail location continues to operate in Philadelphia.
Find antique and vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.
- French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock GarnitureLocated in New Orleans, LAThis beautiful French clock garniture, styled in the Louis XV taste, is a charming work of artistry and craftsmanship. Crafted of richly veined and brightly-hued fluorspar mounted wi...Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
MaterialsStone, Bronze
- Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table ClockBy J.E. Caldwell & Co.Located in New Orleans, LAThis luxurious and rare table clock is the essence of Art Deco style. Retailed at the renowned J. E. Caldwell & Co., this exceptional timepiece is comprised of a French clock movement...Category
20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsEnamel
- Three Train Clock By Smith & SonsLocated in New Orleans, LAA spectacular feat of engineering and artistry, this 19th-century skeleton clock was created by John Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell. The Clerkenwell Borough of Central London has for al...Category
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsSteel
- Desk Clock by CartierBy CartierLocated in New Orleans, LAThis elegant desk clock by Cartier features a soft blue guilloché enamel and gold frame. With Roman numerals marking the hours, the dial's radiant guilloché pattern is well-complemented by hands studded with fine white diamonds. An outstanding example of 1920s design, this remarkable timepiece comes with its original red leather case, excellent condition. The Cartier tradition...Category
20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
MaterialsEnamel, Gold
$48,500 - Patek Philippe Cartel ClockBy Patek PhilippeLocated in New Orleans, LAThe famed Patek Philippe crafted this spectacular gilt bronze cartel clock. The case is exuberantly embellished in the Louis XV style with scrolling foliate work and an argyle-patterned screen punctuated with rosettes. The decorative screen conceals a panel of solar cells on the front of the timepiece. These photoelectric cells, along with a backup lithium battery, power the caliber 17-250 mechanical movement. It tells the time on a white enamel dial with both Roman and Arabic numerals and ornate brass hands. The timepiece comes complete with its original fitted Patek Philippe box. Overall, this clock displays the lasting quality and style of this legendary Swiss firm. Patek Philippe is one of the world’s premier luxury brands and is widely regarded as the world's most prestigious watchmaker. Founded in 1851 by Polish watchmaker Antoni Patek and French watchmaker Adrien Philippe...Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Other Wall Clocks
MaterialsBronze
$74,500 - Rosewood Grandfather ClockLocated in New Orleans, LAThis magnificent English longcase, or grandfather, clock boasts a fine rosewood case inlaid with an intricate, balanced design. The face is crafted of chased silver in a foliate motif with fully hallmarked numerals by London silversmith James Stedstone Gouldsmith. The clock is a three-train movement run by three silver-plated weights and a mercury pendulum. The three weights power the time, the hour chime and the quarter-hour chime, and the clock strikes on nine tubular bells with a choice of either Whittington or Westminster chimes. Known commonly as “grandfather” clocks, it was not until the late 19th century that longcase clocks garnered this name. According to the origin tale, two brothers named Jenkins owned the George Hotel...Category
Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
MaterialsSilver, Silver Plate
$98,500
- A Gilded Egyptian Revival Timepiece Desk ClockLocated in Amersham, GBAn Egyptian revival timepiece in a gilded and bronzed case. The four pillared eight day movement with a cylinder escapement is housed in a drum case, mounted behind a crisp white ena...Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Table Clocks and Desk ...
MaterialsSiena Marble, Brass, Bronze
- 19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel ClockLocated in Hoddesdon, GBA highly unusual 19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock. Wonderful design architectural clock case with pagoda top, made of high quality red marble and black slate, all exquisite...Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
MaterialsSlate, Bronze
- Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle ClockBy Mermod Jaccard & Co.Located in Bronx, NYThis wonderful 1920s Egyptian Revival clock is surmounted with an Assyrian style lamassau (human headed winged lion) and flanked by a pair of re...Category
Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
MaterialsBelgian Black Marble
- Greek Revival 19 century Porcelain Mantle Clock and Vases GarnitureLocated in New York, NYVery fine quality and unusual 19 century French Greek Revival Porcelain Mantle Clock and Vases Garniture. hand painted with Greek Scenes .Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
MaterialsPorcelain
- Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie Clock from the Biedermeier PeriodLocated in Hamilton, OntarioEgyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie clock from the Biedermeier period. It features animated workmen that swing an anvil, pump bellows while making a 'clac...Category
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
- Antique Herschede Egyptian Revival Slate Mantel Clock Circa 1890By Herschede Clock Co.Located in Big Flats, NYAn antique Egyptian Revival mantel clock by Herschede offers slate case in architectural form and having marble facing, maker mark as photographed, c1890 Measures- 11.5''H x 9.25''W...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
MaterialsSlate
$760 Sale Price20% Off
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Wear Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Genius on Your Finger with This Vivid Ring
In his jewelry making, the designer rarely used diamonds — this rare example has two.
You Won’t Find a More Handsome Stopwatch Than This 1890s Pocket Chronograph
A Grand Complication from the golden era of pocket watches, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch does everything but uncork your wine.