J.B. CALDWELL 1925 Art Deco Nacre Cufflinks In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds In Box
An art deco cufflinks designed by J.B. Caldwell & Co.
This is a nice pair of antique cufflinks created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1925. The elegant cufflinks have been carefully crafted by the company of J.B. Caldwell with parts made up in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and are embellished with four carvings of white nacres and four natural earth mined diamonds. Presented in the original fitted box.
Diamonds: Mounted in mille-grain flush settings, with 4 calibrated round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total estimate weight of about 0.12 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-2 clarity.
Weight: 5.95 grams, (3.85 Dwt).
Measurements: The diameter is 15 mm (0.59 Inch).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the mark for the assay and the warranty of the 14kt gold.
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.
Collateral: This J. B. Caldwell pair of cufflinks is accompanied by the original presentation fitted jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pair of J. B. Caldwell cufflinks is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold and the 4 diamonds are secured in their settings. These cufflinks were carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity
INVENTORY REF: P052925AENH/.1115
