J.E. Caldwell & Co. Mantel Clocks

American

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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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. Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

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

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. Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

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

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

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mantel Clock

H 20.87 in W 11.03 in D 9.06 in

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co.

By Sterling Bronze Co.

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co. originates from the United States, Circa 1900. This clock is a fine example of Neoclassical design, fe...

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Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co.

H 11.25 in W 8.75 in D 3.75 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. Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 8.27 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. Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock

H 25.5 in W 13.5 in D 6 in

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Marble Clock

By Napoléon III

Located in Astoria, NY

Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze and White Marble Clock, circa 1870, of rounded rectangular form, the circular white enamel dial signed "Gros A Lyon", the movement strike on be...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Marble Clock

H 17.5 in W 26 in D 7 in

Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Lomita, CA

This is a wonderful Napoleon III ormolu mantle clock from the estate of a Los Angeles collector from around 1860. There is a zaftig little boy perched at the top of the clock, and f...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 12.5 in W 16.75 in D 7 in

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock

By Miroy Frères

Located in London, GB

This sophisticated gilt bronze mantel clock is an elegant piece of mid-19th century design, beautifully cast and gilded and set with two delicate Sèvres style porcelain panels. The clock case's finest feature is the charmingly naturalistic scene at its top, showing a full-length sculpture of a female figure sitting with a basket and two doves. They are displayed on a naturalistic, oval-shaped plinth, which is decorated all around its exterior with painstakingly intricate foliate motifs. Either side of the plinth there are two Sevres style porcelain panels, each of which shows a winged putto. One putto is shown writing, while the other is shown holding a dove. Each is set inside a turquoise blue border decorated with delicate gilt scrolls. In the centre of the plinth sits the clock dial, which is enamelled and contains Roman numerals. It is signed 'Prize Medal 1851 / Miroy Fres Brevetes / Paris' after the clock's maker, Miroy Freres...

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

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Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock

H 19.69 in W 20.87 in D 8.27 in

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890. Set of a clock and two pedestals. Mercury pendulum The French movement of the clock will be checked befor...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

H 18.51 in W 5.91 in D 14.97 in

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This 19th-century clock is an exquisite work of art, perfectly reflecting the refined and elegant style of the Napoleon III period. Here is a detailed description of this masterpiece...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

H 20.08 in W 18.9 in D 7.49 in

19th Century Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This beautifully detailed Napoleon III fire-gilt bronze figural mantel clock is from France, circa 1860-1880. Featuring a graceful maiden in classical dress seated upon a boulder. Th...

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

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

H 17 in W 11.38 in D 4.38 in

Sessions Clock Co. American Victorian Bronze Column Wooden Case Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian mantel clock with an ebonized wood case and white enamel & brass clock face flanked by bronze columns topped with a red faux marble...

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

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Sessions Clock Co. American Victorian Bronze Column Wooden Case Mantel Clock

H 12.25 in W 15.5 in D 6 in

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine large 19th century French gilt bronze mantel clock modeled in form of a classical lady wearing a toga sitting amidst broken columns as she is looking up while holding an angel...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

H 28 in W 27.5 in D 8 in

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

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Manhasset, NY

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. Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

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

H 25.5 in W 18.25 in D 8.625 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. Mantel Clocks

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Breccia Marble, Siena Marble, Bronze

Egyptian Revival Clock Garniture

H 19 in W 21 in D 7.75 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. Mantel Clocks

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Slate, Marble, Brass, Bronze

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

H 19 in W 17.75 in D 8 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. Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Marble and Doré Bronze Mantel Clock

H 17.5 in W 10 in D 5.19 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. Mantel Clocks

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

H 23.75 in W 13.75 in D 6 in

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