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E.F. Caldwell American Two-Light Pair of Antique Candelabra Lamps, circa 1900

Name: E.F. Caldwell American Two-Light Pair of Antique Candelabra Lamps, circa 1900
Brand: Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Price: 3100 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

FINE PAIR OF GILT BRONZE AND MARBLE LAMPS BY E.F. CALDWELL New York, circa 1900; foot stamped apparently A3933, unsigned Item # 712KZW08P An exceptional and pristine pair of gilt bronze two-light lamps executed by the firm of Edward F. Caldwell Co. of New York during the first years of the 20th century, they exhibit a sophisticated columnar form directly influenced by the designs of the Louis XVI period. The body is beautifully fluted with anthemion stop-flutes over a laurel-wreath ring base of inordinately crisp chiseling and leaf formation. A pair of acanthus draped stems flank the column and raise the drip-catch and candle wells that house a faux candlestick. Painstaking efforts were taken to hide all wiring within the thin stems before coming through the body and exiting beneath the black marble base. The lighting is not marked by Caldwell, but we have in our files pictures of a clock of identical ornamentation signed b y Caldwell; the feet of the clock are particularly unique and a perfect match for the intricate and variated feet the pair of candlesticks rest over. Images of the signed clock can be provided upon request. Measurements: approximately 13" W x 5" D x 15 1/8" H Condition Report: Both lamps must be rewired prior to use. Minor discoloration to gilding and some trace of verdigris. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Creator:

Edward F. Caldwell & Co. (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 15.13 in (38.44 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Louis XVI (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Belgian Black Marble,Bronze,Gilt

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1900

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Both lamps must be rewired prior to use. Minor discoloration to gilding and some trace of verdigris.

Seller Location:

Shippensburg, PA

Reference Number:

Seller: 712KZW08P Silla, ltd.1stDibs: LU1059030113752

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Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Edward F. Caldwell & Co. was among America’s preeminent lighting manufacturers of the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries, illuminating the halls and ceilings of some of the most notable buildings in the United States. In addition to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and the White House in Washington, D.C., the company’s masterful light fixtures also adorn the homes of some historically prominent figures, such as J.P. Morgan and Phillip Lehman.

The firm was founded in 1895 by American Edward F. Caldwell and Victor F. von Lossberg, a Latvia native who was raised in Russia. The founders became acquainted while working at Archer & Pancoast Manufacturing Company of New York, which produced gas lighting fixtures.

In 1901 Edward F. Caldwell & Co. opened a foundry, where the owners and the lighting artisans they recruited could explore a range of metalworking techniques and design styles. Caldwell and von Lossberg quickly rose to the top of the electric light manufacturing business with their shared vision, choosing to deliver quality elegant fixtures that frequently drew on historic European designs. The firm produced magnificent lighting pieces, as well as finely crafted decorative objects and mirrors. Their neoclassical designs borrowed heavily from Baroque and Rococo styles — Edward F. Caldwell & Co. also devised Art Deco fixtures during the 1920s — and favored bronze, silver, iron, copper and brass as their primary materials.

With construction on the rise in New York in the early 1900s, not many outfits could take on large-scale lighting contracts. With over 1,000 employees, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. could take on heavy commissions.

After Caldwell died in 1914, von Lossberg carried the company until he died in 1942. Edward F. Caldwell & Co. closed its doors owing to financial troubles in 1959.

Today manufacturer’s work can be seen all across New York City — including at the Bank of Manhattan and the famous Waldorf Astoria hotel — and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. creations are highly sought after by lighting and decor enthusiasts.

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