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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Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Scallop Seashell Design by Caldwell, Pair
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made pair of Sterling Silver salt and pepper shakers with scallop seashell design by iconic American jeweler and silversmith J.E. Caldwell & Co, circa 20th centu...
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 J. E. Caldwell & Co Sterling Oyster Forks in the "English King" Pattern
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 4 J. E. Caldwell & Co Sterling Oyster Forks in the English King Pattern. Each is hallmarked, "J.E. Caldwell & Co / Sterling." There are no initials. J.E. Caldwell & Co. was a ...
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 J. E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Bread or Cake Plates
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of 8 sterling silver reticulated 6.5 inch bread plates. The elaborate pierced borders retailed by J. E. Caldwell and attributed to Gorham. Good weight not stamped but cast.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Crystal Vanity Box J E Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sterling silver and crystal vanity box jar by J. E. Caldwell & Co., Victorian design period, circa early-20th century, America. Box is r...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders J.E. Caldwell & Co., Pair
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of sterling silver candlestick holders, in the Victorian/Edwardian design, by J.E. Caldwell & Co., circa early-20th century, USA. A beautiful set with floral and...
Sterling Silver
American Porcelain/Gilt Braid Decorated By Lenox for J.E Caldwell Dinner Set
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite American Porcelain/Gilt Braid Dinnerware Service, crafted by Lenox for J.E. Caldwell & Co. This stunning set includes everything yo...
Gold
19th Century J.E Caldwell Victorian 9 Tube Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century J.E Caldwell Victorian 9 Tube Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 95" Tall X 24" Wide X 17" Deep This grandfather clock was made in the USA in the late 1...
Brass
Monumental George Sharp for J.E. Caldwell & Co. Classical Coin Silver Ladle
By George Sharp, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental George Sharp for J.E. Caldwell & Co. Classical Coin Silver Ladle with Muse Medallion, circa 1865–1870 A sculptural and exceptional exampl...
Silver
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Mantel Clock and Candelabras
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co paired Champlevé and Gilt-bronze Five-light Candelabras A black and maroon enamel ornamente...
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Set of 12 Royal Doulton for J.E. Caldwell Floral and Gilt Dinner Plates
By J.E. Caldwell & Co., Royal Doulton
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful set of 12 antqiue floral and gilt dishes, manufactured by Royal Doulton for J.E. Caldwell.
Porcelain
"Caldwell Clock w/ Siena Marble and Caryatids", Lorillard Estate, Tuxedo Park
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinary work of art by America's leading maker of luxe objects for homes and businesses in the early 20th century, this large and heavy Siena marble clock by J. E. Caldwell ...
Marble, Bronze
Antique American Sterling Silver Pitcher with Fruiting Grapevine
By Dominick & Haff, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver pitcher. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York in 1894. Ovoid body with chased fruiting grapevines forming 2 irregular frames (vacant). Helmet mouth and r...
Sterling Silver
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Sterling Silver Bar Pitcher
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
J. E. Caldwell & Co. sterling silver bar pitcher, measuring 7.7 inches in height and 8.3 inches from handle to spout, and weighing 22.5 troy ounces,...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,100
Sterling Silver Salver
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver salver by J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia. This lovely antique piece is oval shaped and has a row of beads going aroun...
Sterling Silver
Antique American King Sterling Silver Fish Slice with Aesthetic Blade
By J.E. Caldwell & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
American sterling silver fish slice, ca 1890. Stem in King, the historic Georgian shell pattern; scrolled and shaped butler-finished blade engraved with stylized leafing scrolls, flo...
Sterling Silver
Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique chased Ormolu clock case ornamented with hand pierced all over foliate pattern scrollwork, achieved through repousse and engraving, enclosing a p...
Ormolu
Awe Inspiring Dore Gilt Bronze Regency Style Sconces by Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous heavy doré gilt bronze pair of neoclassical style electrified wall sconces by Caldwell having two arms and incredible decoration.
Bronze
Antique J.E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Cup Hunting Fox Head Stirrup Cup
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Asprey International Limited, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed American silver stirrup cup. By J.E. Caldwell. In sterling silver with a gold washed interior. With finely sculptued hair, eyes, ...
Sterling Silver
J.E. Caldwell & Co., Silver Five-Piece Tea & Coffee Service, Elkington platter
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
J.E. Caldwell & Co., Silver Five-Piece Tea & Coffee Service together with an Elkington silver plated tray Philadelphia, Circa 1880. Comp...
Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Basket w/ Cutout Detailing & Handle signed J E Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco sterling silver basket, signed by the prestigious American silversmith J. E. Caldwell, epitomizes the elegance and innovation of Art Deco design. Featuring ra...
Sterling Silver
Antique Set of 10 Blue Floral Limoges Dishes for J.E. Caldwell
By Limoges, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous set of 10 antique Limgoes blue floral and gilt dinner plates made for J.E. Caldwell.
Porcelain
J.E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Art Deco Serving Bowl w/ Mythical Portrait Motif
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and highly sophisticated Art Deco Sterling Silver Serving Bowl was made by J.E. Caldwell and originates from the United States, Circa 1930. A truly special piece rend...
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Card Tray, J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian period, sterling silver card tray, J.E. Caldwell and Company, Philadelphia, circa 1915. Fluted design. Vacant cartouche. Measures 6...
Sterling Silver
John Wendt Sterling Ram’s Head Handle Brite Cut Ice Cream Slice or Server
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver ice cream slice or server. Made by John Wendt and retailed by J.E. Caldwell of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With brite cut floral decoration to the bowl and a ...
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bowl
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exceptional Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl is a striking example of American decorative silver by the prestigious Philadelphia firm J. E. Caldwell & Co., long regarded as ...
Sterling Silver
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Slate Mantel Clock by J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Mercury Compensated Mantel Clock, retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, early 20th century, the arched case in the French Empire style...
Slate, Bronze
$1,750Sale Price / set|22% Off
Antique Art Nouveau Double Inkwell on Sterling Silver Tray by J E Caldwell & Co.
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Art Nouveau double inkwell on sterling silver tray by J E Caldwell & Co., circa 1900. This stunning piece features two square crystal wells with etched floral designs in the ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$1,155Sale Price|30% Off
J.E. CALDWELL 1910 Small Liquor Flask In Clear Glass, .925 Sterling And Leather
By Gorham, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Liquor flask bottle designed by J.E. Caldwell & Co. Very handsome and handy liquor flask bottle, created in America by the silversmiths of Gorham, back in the 1910. This beautif...
Silver, Sterling Silver
American Sterling Silver Grapevine Cocktail Set with Shaker & 6 Cups
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Edwardian sterling silver cocktail set comprising shaker and six cups, ca 1910. Shaker: Ovoid bowl on stepped foot; detachable strainer in short neck. Cover domed with cast ...
Sterling Silver
J. E. Caldwell & Co. Sterling Silver Repousse Mirror from Late 19th Century
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
J. E. Caldwell & Co. sterling silver mirror in repousse pattern, beautifully adorned with floral motifs on the back and on the handle, from the late 19th century. It measures 9 3/8''...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Baby Cereal Bowl on Plate
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver baby bowl on plate. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1911. Bowl has curved and tapering sides. Plate has well and wide should...
Sterling Silver
Pair of American Gilt Bronze & Star Mirrored Wall Sconces, Caldwell & Co. C 1870
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American six arm foliage gilt bronze and star mirrored crystal wall sconces with flanking tassels. Signed J. E. Caldwell & Compan...
Crystal, Bronze
$2,200
Je Caldwell Bowl
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Nouveau was a reaction to the academic art of the 19th century, it was inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the curved li...
Sterling Silver
J.E.Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell, Philadelphia STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finish CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inch Square MOVEMENT / CA...
Nickel
Art Nouveau Water Pitcher
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer this magnificent water pitcher from the early 20th century. The body and handle have that natural curvature that was popular at that period. There is etching an...
Sterling Silver
$1,050
JE Caldwell Bowl
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing proud on a centre pedestal, this bowl is just so pretty. A braid-like pattern encircles the rim. Pierced by four raised decorations on each side etched flowers and vines flo...
Sterling Silver
J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Deco Asian Themed Enameled Pocket Desk Clock circa 1930's
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mimo for J. E. Caldwell STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SI...
Gold, Enamel
Six Various Silver Ladles
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six Various Silver Ladles Comprising, a small American sterling ladle, J.E. Caldwell & Co., with thread borders, a Victorian straining ladle, London, third quarter 19th century, a pair of George III ladles, London, circa 1814, maker GT for George Turner, another ladle, London, 1798, maker HS for Solomon Hougham and a Georgian treen...
Silver