J. E. Caldwell & Co. Sterling Silver Salt Spoon in Medallion Pattern

J. E. Caldwell & Co. sterling silver salt spoon in the celebrated Medallion pattern from the mid-19th century with a gilt wash bowl. It measures 3 1/2'' in length and bears hallmarks as shown. J.E. Caldwell & Co. was a major jewelry retailer and one-time silversmith in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm experienced rapid growth from the start, and repeated enlargements and removals were made necessary from time to time to gain the greater facilities demanded. In 1843, James Caldwell entered in partnership with Bennett, acting under the name Bennett & Caldwell. Caldwell 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. Please feel free to ask us any questions, and please see our other listings. NO published price will beat ours.

Date / Era

1843

Category

Miscellaneous Rarities

Reference

407778

Material

Sterling silver