J. E. CALDWELL & CO.
A STERLING SILVER FLUTED CENTRE BOWL, PHILADELPHIA, EARLY 20th CENTURY
A STERLING SILVER FLUTED CENTRE BOWL, PHILADELPHIA, EARLY 20th CENTURY
Sterling Silver;
Each piece is individually priced based on provenance, condition and availability.
A shallow circular bowl with a broad rim edged in spiral gadrooning. The sides are fluted with vertical panels, and inside the flutes radiate from a plain central disc like a sunburst. The disc is engraved with a script monogram. The bowl stands on a stepped circular foot with a narrow band of fluting.
Marks: Retailer's mark J. E. CALDWELL & CO. under the base, with a maker's device, STERLING, pattern number WV 99, and a scratched inventory number.
Condition: The gadrooning and fluting are crisp. The monogram is sharp. Scratches on the rim of the foot, with minor tarnish spots in the recess underneath. Light wear from use.
