J.E. CALDWELL 1910 Small Liquor Flask In Clear Glass, .925 Sterling And Leather

Liquor flask bottle designed by J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Very handsome and handy liquor flask bottle, created in America by the silversmiths of Gorham, back in the 1910. This beautiful small liquor flask is a very rare size, and has been crafted with parts made up in solid sterling silver of .925/.999, clear glass and brown leather. It is fitted on top with a screwed hinged lid and a cork. This flask was retailed by the Philadelphia based store of J.E. Caldwell & Co. .

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: Edwardian, 1890-1910.

Weight: 165.95 Grams, (106.40 Dwt).

Measurements: 85 mm by 57 mm by 30 mm (3.32 x 2.25 x 1.18 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark monogram associated to Gorham, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .925 silver, the inventory and model numbers, the retailer's name and signed in full as follows; "J. E. CALDWELL STERLING S648 1/8 PINT".

Monograms: Yes, EAS.

Condition: The overall condition of this J.E. Caldwell & Co. liquor flask is very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver or the glass. This flask has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D111825TENK/4.919