Description: Vintage Sterling Silver J. E. Caldwell & Co. Pierced Footed Serving Tray # 29 93 DETAILS: Manufacturer: J. E. Caldwell & Co.Size: Tray: 12" Diameter Base: 5" Diameter Across Base:1 1/8" High Decoration: Victorian wreath cartouche emblems Composition: Sterling SilverQuality: 925/100 Parts SilverWeight: 606 Grams Marks: J.E. Caldwell & Co. 925 Sterling 1000 Philadelphia 29 93 12 IN.Function: Serving TrayDescription: Pierced with floral edging and several Victorian wreath cartouche emblems Condition: Tarnish with minor dents History: J.E. Caldwell & Co. was a major jewellery retailer and one-time silversmith in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company was founded at 163 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, by watchmaker James Emmot Caldwell in 1839. In 1843 the firm became the partnership of Bennett & Caldwell, then in 1848 was renamed J.E. Caldwell & Co. It produced its own silverware until the early 1850s, but subsequently the word "manufacturer" disappeared from its advertising. The firm experienced rapid growth[clarification needed] from the start, and repeated enlargements and removals were made necessary from time to time to gain the greater facilities demanded. The Marble Building located at 822 Chestnut Street was inaugurated in December 1858. Before its ten-year lease expired, the company moved in 1867 to its main location, 902 Chestnut Street. That store was destroyed during a fire in 1869. Caldwell went to work, and, before the smoke lifted from the ruins of the destroyed building, he had the present palatial structure contracted for. J.E. Caldwell & Co. acquired a national reputation through its silver services presented to battleships and cruisers of the US Navy. It exhibited at The Centennial Exposition in 1876, representing the American Jewelry Maker. By the late 19th century richly decorated table china by Spode and Mintons was being produced bearing underglaze backstamps indicating that they were made expressly for J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia. After Caldwell's death in 1881, his son James Albert Caldwell became head of the company. In 1952 Austïon Homer became president, and the following year began an ambitious store expansion program. After a decline in fortune, however, Caldwell & Co. was purchased by Henry Birks & Sons of Montreal, and then in August 1992 acquired by Carlyle & Co. of Greensboro, North Carolina. Its flagship Philadelphia store at 1339 Chestnut Street closed in 2003, followed by the remaining branches in 2009. As of 2019 a succeeding company had revived the J. E. Caldwell name with a single store on Jewelers' Row in Philadelphia. Please see photos for further description. Feel free to ask any questions or concerns you may have about this item so you can make an educated decision about buying. Please follow me and check for more great items IF THERE IS A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT ME..THANKS Most of my items are vintage and therefore a flaw may be present. If you are unhappy with your purchase than just return for a Full Refund. Shipping will be by USPS Ground Advantage with Insurance 206
Price: 840 USD
Location: Cape May, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-03T13:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: J E Caldwell & Co.
Pattern: Unkown
Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
Style: Victorian
Age: Unknown
