Information Regarding J.E. Caldwell & Co.

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H. B. Houston and Edward T. Chase, of J. E. Caldwell & Co., arrived home on the Teutonic from Europe last week. Messrs. Houston and Chase made extensive and important purchases while abroad for their establishment.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 3rd August 1898

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The Easter windows of J. E. Caldwell & Co. elicited exclamations of admiration from the passing crowds. The west window was devoted to precious-stone jewelry of rare elegance, in which diamonds and pearls predominated. There were brooches in the forms of butterflies and other creatures of the animate world, altogether of diamonds ; pearls and diamonds in graceful scroll and spray effects, superb finger rings, etc. In the east window there were groupings of rich silverware, ewérs, vases, bowls, platters, and other pieces all in beautiful and new designs. Towering above the silverware was a beautiful statue, "Morning Glory," one of the treasures of the Caldwell Galleries. The richness of the goods emphasized the splendor of the display.

Source: The Keystone - May 1898

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Something of a boom in the demand for table silver modeled on Colonial patterns originally evolved in this city, is reported by J. E. Caldwell & Co., who are showing several reproductions of a number of artistic pieces of the period. One piece for which there is a good demand is a bowl after an original by Philip Syng, a noted silversmith of Philadelphia from 1726 to 1785. The bowl, beautiful in line, can be used for salads, fruits or other purposes. Another article in good demand is a teapot modeled on one made by William Ball, another famous silver craftsman here in Colonial days, while a companion pitcher and sugar bowl are in the same treatment. Another piece that attracts much attention is a replica of the famous inkstand in Independence Hall, used by the signers of the Declaration of Independence. This has been modernized to fit modern pens. The original was made in this city in 1752, but whether by Syng or Ball does not appear.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 9th March 1927

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Al. Perpignan, with J. E. Caldwell & Co., was confined to his home last week with la grippe.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th February 1903

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Hugh B. Houston, of J. E. Caldwell & Co., will sail for Europe, April 17, to purchase paintings and fine jewelry.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th April 1902

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Death of James Riley

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April 12.—James Riley, one of the firm of J. E. Caldwell & Co., who died, suddenly, Wednesday, of heart disease, was buried, to-day, from his late residence, 3940 Chestnut St. The store of J. E. Caldwell & Co., 902 Chestnut St., was closed all day as a tribute of respect to his memory and the services were attended by the employes of the store in a body. The pall bearers were James H. Braier, J. Albert Caldwell, Hugh B. Houston and Frederick Shaw, all members of the firm, and Joseph Rodenbaugh, of Easton. The body was removed to Easton, Pa., for interment in the family burial ground.

Mr. Riley had gone to business as usual, Wednesday morning, apparently in the best of health. He left the store shortly after lunch to transact some business, including the payment of a bill at Wanamaker’s. He was about to leave the cashier's desk when he staggered and fell. Restoratives were at once administered and an ambulance summoned from the Jefferson Hospital, but when the physicians arrived they pronounced him dead, due to heart paralysis.

Mr. Riley was 65 years old and had been a member of J. E. Caldwell & Co. for about 10 years. He was born in Maryland and for a short time lived in Easton, Pa. When a young man he entered the employ of Tiffany & Co., New York, as salesman, but remained there only a year. He was engaged as clerk by the Caldwell Co., 42 years ago, and remained with that firm ever since, having been admitted to partnership 10 years ago. He was a bachelor and resided with two sisters at 3940 Chestnut St.

During the Civil War, Mr. Riley was a private in the Anderson Troop, Pennsylvania Volunteers, his service beginning October 1, 1861. He served in the campaigns of the Army of the Tennessee and was honorably discharged at Murfreesboro, Tenn.. March, 1863. Afterwards he was a second lieutenant in the 2d Cavalry, U. S. A. He was a member of the Unionist League Club and of St Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 16th April 1902

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J. Albert Caldwell, Mrs. Caldwell and J. Emmett Caldwell were passengers on the Paris from New York for Europe last week.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 15th May 1895

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J. E. Caldwell & Co, have just completed the inter-collegiate basketball cup to be competed for by Columbia, Cornell, Princeton, Pennsylvania and Yale colleges, and which will be awarded to the winner of the championship each year, and will become the permanent property of the team winning it three times. The cup is of sterling silver, 16 inches high, exclusive of base, and has the conditions of contest engraved on one side.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th December 1910

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Mr. and Mrs. J. Albert Caldwell, of this city, are spending the Summer traveling through Europe.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 12th June 1912

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T. M. Johnston, for a number of years with J. E. Caldwell & Co., 902 Chestnut St. has resigned his position and will spend the remainder of the Summer at Ocean City, N. J.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 12th June 1912

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A. Starr and T. C. Moss, formerly employed by J. E. Caldwell & Co., 902 Chestnut St., have entered into partnership in the jewelry business and have opened a store at 3627 Germantown Ave. On Saturday, Aug. 17, when the store was formally opened, small ivory encased pocket mirrors were distributed to all visitors to the store as souvenirs.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st August 1912

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J. E. Caldwell & Co. displayed in their windows the prizes for the Philadelphia Canoe Club, which were presented to the winners at the fifth annual regatta, which took place June 24. The shields are built of Flemish oak, with silver crossed paddles applied through corresponding wreaths.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 28th June 1911

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Members of the J. E. Caldwell & Co. Association, composed of employes of the big store, are looking forward to the annual outing which is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, at the Philadelphia Rifle Club grounds when the usual fine program of sports, including races and other events for every department and of course, a baseball game, will be run off, the affair ending with the customary dinner and a few informal talks. A new activity of the association is the publication of a bright and snappy monthly entitled, “The Gem,” ‘which contains news of the store and every department. The association is carrying on its welfare work among its members, who constitute a large majority of the store employes. Austin Homer, of the silver department, is editor of “The Gem,” which lives up to its name and will soon be increased to eight pages instead of the present four.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 21st April 1926

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J. E. Caldwell & Co. have extended the holiday by closing Friday, July 1, until Tuesday morning, July 5.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th July 1910

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J. E. Caldwell & Co. have just completed a large silver cup offered by Commodore Morton W. Smith, of the Atlantic Yacht Club, for the ocean race for power boats from Atlantic City to New York July 14. This house exhibits in their windows this week the prizes for the People’s Regatta, which will take place on the Schuylkill River, July 4. The trophies consist of gold watches and artistic shields.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 6th July 1910

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An alternate retailer mark of “J.E.C &Co.” placed on Gorham sterling flatware (with added stamped H827) listed by Caldwell as King Pattern (ref. 1906 ad.): https://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopi ... 11#p214511

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J. E. Caldwell & Co. have just completed an important order for a large silver punch bowl and ladle with 12 punch cups to match. The bowl, which is of solid silver, is beautifully festooned in garlands and wreaths, and measures 11½ inches by 15½ inches, with a capacity of 33 pints. The same design is carried out on the ladle and cups. The board of directors and branch managers of the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. presented this handsome set to John Pitcairn upon his 70th anniversary.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 1st February 1911

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An interesting feature of the week was the exhibition of rare silver by J. E. Caldwell & Co., thousands of pieces illustrating early American, French, English and Dutch manufacturers being shown. Among the pieces attracting most attention were the early Sheffield plate and its modern reproductions, while antique English tea sets and other period ware also came in for notice. In the modern English exhibit a tea service used by Queen Victoria was the most notable. Old Dutch silver “birds” or salt shakers, flagons and nut dishes were admired as were the Louis XIV period dishes and table ornaments.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th November 1925

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J. E. Caldwell & Co. are making extensive alterations to their store 902 Chestnut St. An extension is being made to the art galleries and other improvements are being made in the rear of the first floor.

Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 27th June 1906

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J.E. Caldwell & Co. - Philadelphia - 1958

PHILADELPHIA

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