J.E. CALDWELL 1910 Edwardian Brooch In Platinum With Diamonds & Sapphire
An Edwardian brooch designed by J.E. Caldwell & Co.
This is an important antique brooch created in America by the Philadelphia based goldsmiths of J.E. Caldwell & Co. between the 1900 and 1910. This beautiful brooch was masterfully hand-crafted with American Edwardian and Belle-Epoque patterns in solid .900/.999 platinum with polished finish. This is a rare and magnificent piece of jewelry decorated with garlands, bows and scrolls shaped elements, which are embellished with one-hundred-eighty-two white colorless diamonds and one natural vivid blue sapphire. The sapphire is natural, untreated and unheated. It is fitted at the reverse with a hinge pin bar and a mechanical lock.
J.E. Caldwell & Co.
The company of J.E. Caldwell & Co. was a landmark jeweler in Philadelphia, highly respected for its exquisite jewelry and silverware. But, like many jewelers, it was in creating jewels during the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods that this jeweler would make its lasting mark. Upon his death in 1881, Caldwell's son, James Albert, took over the reins. In turn, his son, James Emmott, his grandfather's namesake, succeeded him. The firm changed hands many times. In 1924, J.E. Caldwell moved into the majestic space at 1339 Chestnut Street. The store itself was a work of art, boasting 17 French-cut crystal chandeliers suspended from 20-foot ceilings and an interior designed by architect Horace Trumbauer in the French Regency style. The elaborate setting dovetailed perfectly with the tastes of the jeweler's wealthy clientele. Philadelphia's socialites with a yen for European-style jewelry were the desired audience.
Country: Philadelphia, United States.
Period: American Edwardian, Belle Epoque, 1900-1910.
Materials: Platinum, white colorless diamonds and blue sapphire.
Diamonds: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 well matched European round cut diamonds, with a total estimate weight of about 0.30 carats. White colorless F color, VS Clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 180 calibrated European round cut diamonds, with a total estimate weight of about 2.25 carats. White colorless F color, VS Clarity.
Sapphire: Mounted in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 round faceted vivid blue sapphire with a weight of about 1.20 carats.
Birthstone: Sapphire for the month of September.
Weight: 14.60 Grams, (9.40 Dwt).
Measurements: 57 mm by 31 mm by 5 mm (2.25 x 1.22 x 0.20 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the platinum, the serial numbers and signed in full as follows; "J.E.C & CO. T1681".
Condition: The overall condition of this J.E. Caldwell & Co. brooch is in excellent condition. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the platinum. The 183 gemstones has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D022026SOEN/.4211
