Edward F. Caldwell & Co
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. was a prominent American firm that specialized in decorative arts, including jewelry, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company was founded in New York City in 1895 by Edward F. Caldwell and Victor F. von Lossberg.
Caldwell was a skilled metalworker and von Lossberg was a talented designer, and together they built a successful business creating decorative objects for wealthy clients, including jewelry, lamps, and chandeliers. The company's jewelry designs were known for their intricate metalwork, often featuring repoussé and chasing techniques, and their use of high-quality materials, including precious metals and gemstones.
In addition to creating custom jewelry pieces for clients, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. also produced a line of ready-made jewelry, which was sold through high-end retailers. The company's designs were popular among wealthy socialites and members of the upper class, and their work was showcased at a number of major exhibitions, including the 1900 World's Fair in Paris.
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. continued to thrive throughout the early 20th century, and the firm's jewelry and decorative arts were highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs. Today, pieces created by the company are highly prized by collectors and are considered some of the finest examples of American decorative arts from the turn of the century.
Caldwell was a skilled metalworker and von Lossberg was a talented designer, and together they built a successful business creating decorative objects for wealthy clients, including jewelry, lamps, and chandeliers. The company's jewelry designs were known for their intricate metalwork, often featuring repoussé and chasing techniques, and their use of high-quality materials, including precious metals and gemstones.
In addition to creating custom jewelry pieces for clients, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. also produced a line of ready-made jewelry, which was sold through high-end retailers. The company's designs were popular among wealthy socialites and members of the upper class, and their work was showcased at a number of major exhibitions, including the 1900 World's Fair in Paris.
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. continued to thrive throughout the early 20th century, and the firm's jewelry and decorative arts were highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs. Today, pieces created by the company are highly prized by collectors and are considered some of the finest examples of American decorative arts from the turn of the century.
