J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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Creator: J.E. Caldwell & Co.
10 in - Sterling Silver J. E. Caldwell Antique Floral Leaf-Shaped Server
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dimensions: 10 x 3 1/8 in
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Early 20th Century American J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Wendt Sterling Ram’s Head Handle Brite Cut Ice Cream Slice or Server
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver ice cream slice or server.
Made by by John Wendt and retailed by J.E. Caldwell of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
With brite cut floral decoration to the bowl and...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Parcel Gilt Serving Spoon - J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large, beautiful, Aesthetic Movement, sterling silver, parcel gilt serving spoon (great for vegetables, cake/pie, desserts, potatoes, etc.), J.E. Caldwell, Philadelphia, Ca. 1880's. ...
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1870s American Aesthetic Movement Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Six Various Silver Ladles
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six Various Silver Ladles
Comprising, a small American sterling ladle, J.E. Caldwell & Co., with thread borders, a Victorian straining ladle, London, third quarter 19th century, a pair of George III ladles, London, circa 1814, maker GT for George Turner, another ladle, London, 1798, maker HS for Solomon Hougham and a Georgian treen...
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20th Century J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Salver
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver salver by J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia.
This lovely antique piece is oval shaped and has a row of beads going aroun...
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1840s American Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Dominick & Haff Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Tray, 1890
By J.E. Caldwell & Co., Dominick & Haff
Located in New York, NY
Large Victorian Classical sterling silver tray. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York in 1890. Rectangular with curved corners. Fluted sides and gadrooned rim. Stylistically restrained...
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1890s American Victorian Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Shiebler Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver Baby Cup
By George W. Shiebler & Co., J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver baby cup. Made by George W. Shiebler & Co. in New York, ca 1890. Curved bowl with allover frond and flower repousse on stippled ground. Reeded scroll bracke...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
JE Caldwell American Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By Graff, Washbourne & Dunn, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Edwardian Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York, ca 1910. Wide-bodied baluster with helmet mouth, leaf-capped high-looping hand...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Matched Set of 10 Sterling Silver Luncheon Forks
By J.E. Caldwell & Co., Whiting Manufacturing Company, Theodore B. Starr
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A matched set of 10 sterling silver luncheon forks "King" pattern, late 19th century, American. A well matched set comprised of 5 by Whiting with L monogram, 4 marked J.E. Caldwell &...
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Late 19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
JE Caldwell Small American Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Small American sterling silver mint julep cup, ca 1930. Retailed by JE Caldwell in Philadelphia. Straight sides with molded rim and stepped foot. Fully marked including retailer’s st...
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Revival J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 10 E. Caldwell French 950 Sterling Silver & Crystal Drinking Glasses
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 10 E Caldwell sterling silver and crystal vodka or cocktail glasses with 950 mounts. Fully French hallmarked. Excellent glasses with no damage! Measure: 3”.
Category
20th Century J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Set of 12 Royal Doulton for J.E. Caldwell Floral and Gilt Dinner Plates
By Royal Doulton, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful set of 12 antqiue floral and gilt dishes, manufactured by Royal Doulton for J.E. Caldwell.
Category
1910s English Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Set of 10 Blue Floral Limoges Dishes for J.E. Caldwell
By Limoges, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous set of 10 antique Limgoes blue floral and gilt dinner plates made for J.E. Caldwell.
Category
Early 20th Century French J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
J.E. Caldwell & Co., Silver Five-Piece Tea & Coffee Service, Elkington platter
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
J.E. Caldwell & Co., Silver Five-Piece Tea & Coffee Service together with an Elkington silver plated tray
Philadelphia, Circa 1880.
Comp...
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20th Century J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
J. E. Caldwell & Co. 1920 Art Deco Cocktail Shaker In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail shaker designed by J. E. Caldwell & Co.
Very rare oversized cocktail shaker, created in Philadelphia United States by the famed silversmith J E Caldwell & Co. back in the 1...
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1920s North American Art Deco Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
J. E. Caldwell Sterling Silver 8-Piece Tea & Coffee Set with Tray Early 20th C
By Graff Washbourn & Dunn, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
J.E. Caldwell for Graff, Washbourne & Dunn sterling silver 8-piece tea set from the early 20th century, with flowing, decorative motifs adorning each piece, consisting of:
- a waiter tray measuring 30.5’´ by 20’´
- a kettle on stand measuring 13 3/4'' in overall height by 10'' from handle to handle (height of the kettle is 10.5'')
- a coffee pot measuring 10'' in height by 10'' from handle to spout
- a tea pot measuring 9'' in height by 10'' from handle to spout
- a two-handled, covered sugar bowl measuring 7 1/3'' in height by 8 1/2'' from handle to handle
- a waste bowl measuring 3'' in height by 4'' in depth
- a creamer measuring 6'' in height by 6'' from handle to spout
- a smaller creamer...
Category
Early 20th Century American J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
12 Antique JE Caldwell Jd Chase Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Monogram D
By Chase and Co., J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of twelve antique sterling silver teaspoons by JE Caldwell and JD Chase with matching beaded edge pattern and monogrammed with a ...
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Early 20th Century Victorian J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 J. E. Caldwell Sterling Silver Bread or Cake Plates
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of 8 sterling silver reticulated 6.5 inch bread plates. The elaborate pierced borders retailed by J. E. Caldwell and attributed to Gorham. Good weight not stamped but cast.
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Sterling Silver Child's Bowl w/ Saucer Circus Animals, 1950s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Gardena, CA
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Sterling Silver Child's Bowl w/ Saucer Circus Animals, 1950s
1950s Sterling Silver Child's Bowl with Saucer. Whimsical circus anima...
Category
20th Century J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Scallop Seashell Design by Caldwell, Pair
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made pair of Sterling Silver salt and pepper shakers with scallop seashell design by iconic American jeweler and silversmith J.E. Caldwell & Co, circa 20th centu...
Category
20th Century American J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Card Tray, J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian period, sterling silver card tray, J.E. Caldwell and Company, Philadelphia, circa 1915. Fluted design. Vacant cartouche. Measures 6...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Whiting Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Ewer Pitcher
By Whiting Manufacturing Company, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver ewer. Made by Whiting in New York in 1912. Ovoid body with helmet mouth, capped s-scroll handle, and raised fo...
Category
1910s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Set of 4 Compote Dishes
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
J.E. Caldwell & Co. sterling silver set of 4 compote dishes in Art Nouveau style with everted rims showing exquisite flowers and scrolls around the rim and at the base as well as coa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique American Sterling Silver Pitcher with Fruiting Grapevine
By Dominick & Haff, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver pitcher. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York in 1894. Ovoid body with chased fruiting grapevines forming 2 irregular frames (vacant). Helmet mouth and raise...
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1890s American Victorian Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Sterling Silver Bar Pitcher
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
J. E. Caldwell & Co. sterling silver bar pitcher, measuring 7.7 inches in height and 8.3 inches from handle to spout, and weighing 22.5 troy ounces,...
Category
20th Century American J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Bennett & Caldwell Coin Silver Pitcher, circa 1850
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Coin silver hand hammered water pitcher circa 1850 by Philadelphia makers Bennett and Caldwell. Leaf motif along handle, leaf and floral design around body and base, intricate leaf a...
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1850s American Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
American Sterling Silver Centerpiece, Fruit Bowl by J. E. Caldwell, Philadelphia
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Fairfax, VA
American sterling silver beautifully flora design bowl by J. E Caldwell.
Category
Early 20th Century American J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Baby Cereal Bowl on Plate
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver baby bowl on plate. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1911. Bowl has curved and tapering sides. Plate has well and wide should...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Superb Rare Pair of Cherub Minton Caldwell Tiffany Blue and White Spill Vases
By Minton, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sublime pair of porcelain spill vases having scalloped edges, gold leaf, eye catching Tiffany blue patterned decoration, and seated cherubs. Mar...
Category
1940s English Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Sterling Silver 'Shotgun' Cocktail Set by J.E Caldwell & Co, circa 1920
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in London, GB
J.E Caldwell & Co, Pennsylvania.
An incredibly stylish and most likely bespoke Sterling silver 12 piece cocktail or drinks set, featuring a pitcher and tumblers resembling shotgun...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Edwardian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By J.E. Caldwell & Co., Lebkuecher & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver picture frame. Retailed by JE Caldwell in Philadelphia. Rectangular with alternating vertical plain and pinstripes. At top horizontal frame between engraved...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnificent American Classical Coin Silver Tureen by Gorham
By J.E. Caldwell & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent American classical coin silver tureen. Made by Gorham in Providence, circa 1860. Curved ovoid bowl on stepped oval foot mounted to four beaded and round supports. Cover d...
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Water Pitcher
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer this magnificent water pitcher from the early 20th century. The body and handle have that natural curvature that was popular at that period. There is etching an...
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Early 1900s American Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Je Caldwell Bowl
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Nouveau was a reaction to the academic art of the 19th century, it was inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the curved li...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
JE Caldwell Bowl
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing proud on a centre pedestal, this bowl is just so pretty. A braid-like pattern encircles the rim. Pierced by four raised decorations on each side etched flowers and vines flo...
Category
1940s American Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Sterling Silver Decorative Dish with Foliate Tray by J.E. Caldwell Co
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco decorative tray was realized by the Philadelphia based fabled American jeweler and producer of fine luxury silver goods, James Emmot Caldwell, since 1839. It f...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
J.e. Caldwell & Co. serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
J.E. Caldwell & Co. serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of J.E. Caldwell & Co. serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by J.E. Caldwell & Co. were created in the Victorian style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, William B. Durgin, Graff, and Washbourne & Dunn. Prices for J.E. Caldwell & Co. serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $260 and can go as high as $23,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.