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

$16,000

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Mantel Clock

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, th...

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

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Slate, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Mantel Clock

$2,350

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.

$12,000

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. Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

J.E. Caldwell Bronze Porcelain Clock Set, 3

$3,250 / set

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

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Bronze Clock

$8,250

H 25.5 in W 13.5 in D 6 in

Sèvres Porcelain with Doré Bronze Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sèvres Porcelain with doré bronze clock. Clock is not running.

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

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Bronze

Sèvres Porcelain with Doré Bronze Clock

$7,200

H 14 in W 19 in D 4.5 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

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

$14,287 Sale Price

30% Off

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 8.27 in

Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 53cm, width 28cm, depth 23cm This exquisite mantel clock is crafted in the idios...

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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

$14,283 Sale Price

30% Off

H 20.87 in W 11.03 in D 9.06 in

Tiffany Co. Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Clock by Louis Valentin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Tiffany & Co. neoclassical gilt bronze wall clock "Day & Night" by Louis Valentin Elias Robert (French, 1821-1874) Retailed by Tiffany & Co....

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1850s French Neoclassical Antique J.E. Caldwell Co. Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Co. Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Clock by Louis Valentin

$9,250

H 20 in W 20.5 in D 5 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.

$2,475

H 11.25 in W 8.75 in D 3.75 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

$34,500

H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 2.13 in

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

The combination of sumptuous, lustrous ormolu and finely decorated Sevres style porcelain makes this mantel clock an exceptional piece. Built in France and retailed by the prestigiou...

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

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$6,191 Sale Price

30% Off

H 18.9 in W 14.57 in D 7.88 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

$1,500

H 12.25 in W 15.5 in D 6 in

"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. Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

$16,500

H 18.5 in W 17 in D 6 in

French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Antique (early 19th century) French ormolu bronze mantel clock in the Empire style depicting neoclassical maiden with child.

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

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Bronze

French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock

$1,500

H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

E. F. Caldwell Renaissance Revival Clock

By Edward F. Caldwell Co.

Located in New York, NY

Gilded and Patinated Bronze Mounted Renaissance Revival Mantel Clock with blue enamel detail This highly ornamented clock from the renowned E.F. Caldwell company is an incredible ex...

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

E. F. Caldwell Renaissance Revival Clock

$12,400

H 16.75 in W 15 in D 4 in

Previously Available Items

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

Materials

Marble, Slate, 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

Materials

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

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

J.E. Caldwell Co. mantel clocks are available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider mantel clocks by Tiffany Co., Edward F. Caldwell Co., and Japy Frères.