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Antique 1880s JE Caldwell Philadelphia Black Slate Marble Mantel Clock Gold Key
Item Specifics
Retailer / Brand: J. E. Caldwell & Co. (Philadelphia)
Era / Date: Late 19th Century (c. 1880s–1890s)
Origin: Retailed in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Style: Victorian Architectural / French Style Mantel Clock
Case Material: Solid Black Slate / Belgian Black Marble (Jet Black Finish)
Dial: Porcelain / Enameled Dial with Roman Numerals
Movement: Mechanical 8-Day Time & Strike Winding Movement
Dimensions: 11" Wide Base x 10" Tall x 6" Deep
Includes: Winding Key
Condition: Antique condition with natural age-appropriate wear
Description
Up for sale is a substantial antique Victorian-era mantel clock retailed by the luxury house J. E. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia, dating to the c. 1880s–1890s.
Crafted from heavy, solid black Belgian slate/marble, this piece features a deep, uniform jet-black finish without light veining. The architectural cabinet includes a flared base, stepped crown header, and incised gold-gilded floral scrollwork. The white enameled dial is signed "J. E. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia" and bordered by a beaded brass bezel.
Condition Details:
Material & Build: Heavy solid stone case. Shows light, age-appropriate surface wear to the black finish and gilded incised lines. Dial face remains clean with legible Roman numerals.
Includes: Comes complete with a winding key.
Approximate Measurements:
Width: 11 inches (at widest base corners)
Height: 10 inches
Depth: 6 inches (front to back)
Packed with extra padding and heavy-duty box support to ensure safe transit.
