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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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 pocket watch-style clock beari...

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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.

A French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Portico Clock Circa 1875

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Portico Clock, Retailed by J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, 19th Century. The circular enamel dial having Roman numerals and ...

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1870s French Empire Revival Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

A French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Portico Clock Circa 1875

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

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Bronze

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

H 16 in W 9 in D 4 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 meticulous detailed casting w...

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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

Marble and Fire-Gilt-Bronze Directoire-Era Portico Clock Retour d'Egypte Style

Located in 263-0031, JP

A small, svelte French portico clock from the Directory Era, 1795-99. In the "Retour d’Egypte” style that became quite the hot thing following Napoleon’s - ahem! - incursion into Egy...

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Late 18th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Marble and Fire-Gilt-Bronze Directoire-Era Portico Clock Retour d'Egypte Style

H 16.34 in W 9.26 in D 4.34 in

Edward F. Caldwell, An Extremely Fine and Rare Ormolu-Mounted Malachite Clock

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Edward F. Caldwell and Co., An extremely fine and rare American ormolu-mounted malachite clock with the prince of wales's feathers, circa early 20th century The shape, design, and...

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

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Edward F. Caldwell, An Extremely Fine and Rare Ormolu-Mounted Malachite Clock

No Reserve

H 21 in W 9 in D 7 in

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

Located in New York, 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

Antique French Empire Ebonized & Gilt Portico Mantel Clock, circa 1820

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Empire portico clock offers ebonized construction with four Corinthian column supports and foliate cast ormolu mounts throughout...

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

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Wood

Antique French Empire Ebonized & Gilt Portico Mantel Clock, circa 1820

H 25.75 in W 14 in D 7.5 in

French Restauration Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Restauation period gilt and patinated bronze clock.

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

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Bronze

French Restauration Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

H 17.5 in W 9.25 in D 5 in

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. Mantel Clocks

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Nickel

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

H 8 in W 8 in D 1 in

Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

By J. Pradier, Susse Freres

Located in London, GB

This spectacular clock set is based on the works of the esteemed Neoclassical artist James Pradier (French, 1790-1852), whose sculptures can be found in nearly all of Paris's major m...

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

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

H 24.41 in W 21.46 in D 10.24 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. Mantel Clocks

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Enamel

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock

H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 2.13 in

Antique Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

Designed in a fanciful Louis XV style, this beautiful mantel clock takes the form of an Asian elephant, saddled with a howdah (carriage). The clock features a patinated sculpture of ...

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

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

H 22.45 in W 14.97 in D 9.06 in

19th Century American Standing Clock by J.E Caldwell & Co

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Vaughan, ON

A very fine 19th century American standing clock by J.E Caldwell & Co, made in Philadelphia, USA. This item is of very high artistic merit due to its gilt bronze finishes with Enamel...

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

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Bronze

19th Century American Standing Clock by J.E Caldwell & Co

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H 16.93 in W 7.49 in D 4.14 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 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. 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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