Je Caldwell Co
20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Citrine, Diamond
Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cufflinks
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Revival Barware
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Candlesticks
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pitchers
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s American Victorian Platters and Serveware
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
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Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
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Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Antique 16th Century English Medieval Animal Sculptures
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century American American Classical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Enamel
American Clip-on Earrings
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century English Neoclassical Candleholders and Candelabra
Sterling Silver
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Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1880s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern More Rings
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Band Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Candlesticks
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century North American Modern Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Candlesticks
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
American Three-Stone Rings
Emerald
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
J.E. Caldwell & Co. for sale on 1stDibs
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.
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