J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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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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Antique Renaissance Revival J.E. Caldwell French Delft Porcelain Mantel Clock

$875Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Renaissance Revival J.E. Caldwell French Delft Porcelain Mantel Clock

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique mantel clock was retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co., an opulent and highly prestigious luxury jeweler and silversmith founded in Philadelphia in 1839. While the dial is sig...

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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Brass

19th Century J.E Caldwell Victorian 9 Tube Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock

$4,800 / item

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...

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1890s American Victorian Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Brass

"Caldwell Clock w/ Siena Marble and Caryatids", Lorillard Estate, Tuxedo Park

$16,500

"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 ...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

$12,000

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...

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Early 20th Century J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Mantel Clock and Candelabras

$16,000

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...

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19th Century American Napoleon III Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

J.E.Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial

$3,500

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...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Nickel

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Slate Mantel Clock by J.E. Caldwell

$2,350

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...

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Early 20th Century French Empire J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Slate, Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock

$8,250

H 25.5 in W 13.5 in D 6 in

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage Tiffany & Co. French bronze clock dates from the late 19th century (1896). It is elaborately designed in the style of Louis XV & exhibits a m...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

JAZ Paris 1930 Art Deco Geometric 8 Days Glass Desk Clock in Stainless Steel

$2,250

H 7.26 in W 9.82 in D 2.15 in

JAZ Paris 1930 Art Deco Geometric 8 Days Glass Desk Clock in Stainless Steel

By Jaz

Located in Miami, FL

A desk clock designed by Jaz Paris. A beautiful and very handsome desk clock, created in Paris France by the the clock company of Jaz during the art deco period, back in the early 1930. This very decorative piece is very hard to find has been designed with geometric art deco patterns and assembled from an octagonal beveled cranberry glass and stainless steel steeped mountings. Deceptively weighty time piece showing the quality that one expects from this maker. Movement: French mechanical wingding Jaz movement, Eleven Jewels, 8 days. The dial is round with metallic cranberry color, Arabic silver...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

$2,200

H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

By Omega

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Omega. A wood and enamel Art Deco eight day desk clock Singed Omega. Polished wooden case, two polychrome enamel panels with floral and geometric motif, gilt case back, dial signed. Very good conditions. Working conditions. It just been cleaned. Rare example of these Art Deco Enamel Clocks...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Catalin or Bakelite "Viking" Machine Age Desk Clock, American, 1930s

$975

H 3.5 in W 4.13 in D 1.88 in

Art Deco Catalin or Bakelite "Viking" Machine Age Desk Clock, American, 1930s

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a rare and visually striking Art Deco desk clock dating to the 1930s, featuring a bold Machine Age composition in richly colored Catalin or Bakelite. The cylindrical amber c...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Bakelite

Fine Louis XV Period Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Gilles L'aine

$12,500

H 16 in W 9 in D 4 in

Fine Louis XV Period Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Gilles L'aine

By Gilles Laine

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Louis XV period wall clock "cartel d'applique " , finely cast and chiseled , beautiful mercury gliding , the enameled dial with roman numerals , signed GILLE LAINÉ À PARIS - Gilles Lainé ( Pierre Francois Gille ) , dit "L'AINÉ", master clock...

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1760s French Louis XV Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

$18,575

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 8.27 in

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

Located in London, GB

The acclaimed French bronze foundry, Delafontaine, created this remarkable mantel clock. At the time this piece was crafted, in c.1860, the company was directed by Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine (1813-1892). The firm was famous for its high-quality artistic bronzes, which can today be viewed in major art collections, such as the Louvre in Paris. Shaped like an upside down ‘T’, this gilt bronze...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Sevres Mantel Clock

$6,064

H 17.33 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in

Antique French Sevres Mantel Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French 19th century gilded ormolu and pink Sevres porcelain mantel clock. Having monopodia supports, a putti supporti...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Ormolu

Art Deco table clock with zodiac symbols. England circa 1930's-1940's.

$1,565

H 12 in Dm 10 in

Art Deco table clock with zodiac symbols. England circa 1930's-1940's.

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Art Deco table clock with zodiac symbols. England circa 1930's-1940's.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Metal

Hammond Art Deco GRENADIER Synchronous Electric Table Chrome Clock 1930s

$180

H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in

Hammond Art Deco GRENADIER Synchronous Electric Table Chrome Clock 1930s

By Hammond Clock Company 1

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco period clock designed and manufactured by Hammond Clock Co. of Chicago. This is the Grenadier Synchronous clock featuring Laurens Hammond's innovated electric motor. The face of the clock's hour numbers, in a Deco font, are set on a gold circle with a beige background. It is stamped HAMMOND Synchronous on the front. The face is contained within a chrome front, in very good condition, and held up by two oblong chrome legs. GRENADIER is inscribed on the back brass leg. Hammonds clock are not self starting so in case the electricity goes out the clocks will have to be restarted by using the START knob on the back. The company was in business from 1928 to 1941. The production of clocks was discountinued in 1935 and the company changed its name to Hammond Organ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Metal, Chrome

French Art Deco, Mantel Clock, Marble, Onyx, Gilt, France, 1930s

$2,400

H 16 in W 31.75 in D 10.25 in

French Art Deco, Mantel Clock, Marble, Onyx, Gilt, France, 1930s

Located in Stamford, CT

French Art Deco, Mantel Clock, Marble, Onyx, Gilt, France, 1930s A French deco mantel clock depicting "Diana the Huntress," likely originating from 1930s France. Marble, Onyx, Gilt...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Onyx, Marble

Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock With 8 Day Movement , English, c1930s

$640

H 4.53 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in

Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock With 8 Day Movement , English, c1930s

Located in Devon, England

A fully restored Art Deco Style desk clock in full working condition. The movement is made by Mauthe and has been fully disassembled, cleaned and reassembled back into working condit...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Brass, Chrome

1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition

$2,971

H 12.6 in W 14.57 in D 4.34 in

1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition

By Marti

Located in Greven, DE

Art Deco Mantel Clock France Marble, Metal Art Deco around 1930 Dimensions: H × W × D: 32 × 37 × 11 cm Description: Representative French pendule in an expressive design from the ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Marble, Metal

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J.E. Caldwell Bronze & Porcelain Clock Set, 3

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H 13 in W 8 in D 5 in

J.E. Caldwell Bronze & Porcelain Clock Set, 3

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Astoria, NY

J. E. Caldwell and Company Bronze and Porcelain Clock and Garniture Three-Piece Set, 19th century, comprising: circular vase form clock with painted porcelain flowers atop a white po...

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19th Century American Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Bronze

J. E. Caldwell Art Deco Desk Clock Gilt Brass and Enamel, 1930's

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H 2 in W 4 in D 4 in

J. E. Caldwell Art Deco Desk Clock Gilt Brass and Enamel, 1930's

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

Factory / house: J. E. Caldwell Style / reference: Art Deco Metal / material: gilded finish with kiln fired enamel inlay Circa / year: 1930's Dimensions / size: 4 inche x 4 inch x 2 ...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Enamel

Antique Diminutive German Caldwell & Co. Mahogany Grandmother's Clock, c1900

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H 66 in W 14.75 in D 9 in

Antique Diminutive German Caldwell & Co. Mahogany Grandmother's Clock, c1900

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique grandmother's clock by J.E. Caldwell & Co. offers diminutive form with mahogany case with domed hood having moon phase dial over face with foliate cast filigree decoration...

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Early 20th Century American J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Metal

19th Century Gothic Style J.E. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture Set

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H 8.5 in W 13 in D 20.875 in

19th Century Gothic Style J.E. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture Set

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

A simply stunning Gothic Style J.E. Caldwell (1882) gilt bronze clock garniture set. A finely cast bronze clock with a pair of matching candelabra each 24 inches tall having five arms and the pair retaining their original snuffers. James Emmett Caldwell (1813-1881) apprenticed to Peter B...

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Late 19th Century Gothic Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Bronze

J.E. Caldwell Bronze Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Garniture Clock Set, Palatial

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H 25.5 in W 18.25 in D 8.625 in

J.E. Caldwell Bronze Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Garniture Clock Set, Palatial

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century J E Caldwell & Company three-piece Garniture clock set. Pair of candlesticks is large and impressive. Signed and Dated 1882. This fine heavy bronze mounted clock set wit...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Gothic Style J.E. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture Set

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H 8.5 in W 13 in D 20.875 in

19th Century Gothic Style J.E. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture Set

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

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Late 19th Century Gothic Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Bronze

Federal Style Seascape & Patriotic Mahogany Banjo Clock by J. E. Caldwell & Co.

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H 32 in W 8.5 in D 3 in

Federal Style Seascape & Patriotic Mahogany Banjo Clock by J. E. Caldwell & Co.

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

Federal style patriotic banjo wall clock features mahogany case with hand painted glass panels of seascape, central shield and eagle, signed on face J...

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19th Century American Federal Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Mahogany, Glass

Egyptian Revival Clock Garniture

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H 19 in W 21 in D 7.75 in

Egyptian Revival Clock Garniture

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Egyptian Revival clock garniture by J. E. Caldwell & Co. of Philadelphia is almost identical to the set that is housed in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Composed of a clock and two obelisks, this garniture is crafted of bronze and rare Breccia and Siena marbles in the form of Egyptian monuments...

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19th Century American Egyptian Revival Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Breccia Marble, Siena Marble, Bronze

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock

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H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 2.13 in

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This 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...

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20th Century American Art Deco J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Enamel

J.E. Caldwell Black Slate Mantel Clock under Bronze Sculpture of Cartographer

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H 19 in W 17.75 in D 8 in

J.E. Caldwell Black Slate Mantel Clock under Bronze Sculpture of Cartographer

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This fine mantel clock was retailed by J.E. Caldwell of Philadelphia at the turn of the century, the powerful and angular case crafted of pure black slate with red stone inlays and r...

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19th Century American Napoleon III Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Marble, Slate, Brass, Bronze

Marble and Doré Bronze Mantel Clock

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H 17.5 in W 10 in D 5.19 in

Marble and Doré Bronze Mantel Clock

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stunning mantel clock by J. E. Caldwell & Co. of Philadelphia exudes tasteful elegance. Crafted of luxurious marble in the French Louis XVI-style, this stunning timepiece boasts...

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19th Century American Louis XVI Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Unusual Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by J.E. Caldwell & Co

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H 23.75 in W 13.75 in D 6 in

Unusual Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by J.E. Caldwell & Co

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A Fine Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by J.E. Caldwell & Co. Stock Number: CC33

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Late 19th Century American Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Clocks

J.e. Caldwell & Co. clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

J.E. Caldwell & Co. clocks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of J.E. Caldwell & Co. clocks, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original clocks by J.E. Caldwell & Co. were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider clocks by Gubelin, Omega, and Mappin & Webb. Prices for J.E. Caldwell & Co. clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $34,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,200.

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