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Mantel Clocks492 of 716Vintage 1964 British Smiths mantle clock.Antique Mantle Clock glass dome; could be gilt; French; marble; Uranie
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    Posted 11 years ago

    laneylee
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    All I know is it's a J.E. Caldwell & Co. clock. I was given it from my grandmother. I think it's beautiful! It works, although I usually don't have it running. If anyone knows anything at all about this clock please let me know.
    Thanks!

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    1. Moonstonelover21 Moonstonelover21, 11 years ago
      Welcome to CW!!! Great piece!!!
    2. laneylee laneylee, 11 years ago
      Thank you Moonstonelover 21! This is a great site!
    3. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      I love these style clocks!

      It is a beehive mantle clock. This style clock was very popular in the first quarter of the 20th century.

      I wasn't familiar with Caldwell, so Idid a quick search-- they are a RETAILER in Philadelphia:

      http://www.jckonline.com/article/287041-Historic_J_E_Caldwell_Philadelphia_store_to_close.php

      You may find the manufacturer marks on the inside of the case.

      scott
    4. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Sorry for the poor link-- I yield to the immense knowledge of phildaveal....

      scott
    5. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Here is a link to phildaveal's wiki paste (unattributed, but I won't question your knowledge) on F.E. Caldwell of NYC:

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_F._Caldwell_%26_Co.

      While the Co. certainly may be related, I thought the discussion was about the Philadelphia firm of "J.E. Caldwell".

      scott

    6. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      What is the source for: "Edward F. was a big part of the JE Caldwell firm, which worked together."

      scott
    7. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      What book?

      scott
    8. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Book information?

      scott
    9. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Several online clock resources cite "J.E. Caldwell & Co." as a retailer of clock. No source (that I have found) refers to them as manufacturers-- specific mention is made of clocks made in England and France, that they then retailed.

      No mention is made of a connection to the later NY firm (nor is any connection mentioned in wiki).

      scott
    10. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Book information?
    11. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Odd that a book title and source for: "Edward F. was a big part of the JE Caldwell firm, which worked together" has still not been provided.

      scott
    12. pops52 pops52, 11 years ago
      Great clock!
    13. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Odd that a book title and source for: "Edward F. was a big part of the JE Caldwell firm, which worked together" has still not been provided.

      scott
    14. Manikin Manikin, 10 years ago
      http://books.google.com/books?id=kYApAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA719&lpg=PA719&dq=Edward+F.+was+a+big+part+of+the+JE+Caldwell+firm&source=bl&ots=zQkM_mW3CO&sig=E-KOZHKtjjCf9ht21XGjk2oSxd4&hl=en&sa=X&ei=4KooVIXnH8GMyATzvYGYAQ&ved=0CCgQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Edward%20F.%20was%20a%20big%20part%20of%20the%20JE%20Caldwell%20firm&f=false
    15. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Nice try!

      scott
    16. Manikin Manikin, 10 years ago
      Well I did try anyway so we can move past this Scott .
    17. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      PDAM made comments about me in his posts.

      I RESPONDED-- and that has upset you? So now YOU think it is important to "move past this". How about encouraging PDAM to "not go there"?

      I make it a habit to avoid PDAM, but I will RESPOND to HIS negative comments.

      scott
    18. solver solver, 10 years ago
      From a National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Message Board post:
      "... I am actually surprised that there is not more detailed information on the clocks by E. F. Caldwell (not to be confused with the jeweler, J. E. Caldwell)."
      http://mb.nawcc.org/archive/index.php/t-95862.html

      The book "Philadelphia and Popular Philadelphians," Philadelphia: The North American, 1891, page 125, does not mention any association of a "Edward F. Caldwell with the firm J. E. Caldwell & Co.
      http://books.google.com/books?id=QGgUAAAAYAAJ&dq=%22J.%20E.%20Caldwell%22&pg=PA125#v=onepage&q=%22J.%20E.%20Caldwell%22&f=false
    19. Helenweels Helenweels, 6 years ago
      Can someone tell me more about this clock? I know it’s Caldwell & Co. Made in France but sold in Philadelphia and numbers 3166. 5. 9.
      Thank you.
    20. BryanBoo BryanBoo, 6 years ago
      What a gorgeous clock... you should really set it up and enjoy the ticking and chimes!

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