A Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Edward F. Caldwell Co. Antiques
This fabulous antique floor lamp by Edward F. Caldwell has a sleek design with a strong gilded cast bronze base with foliage motif and wreath lip. A fluted pole extends from the base and meets an ornamented joint which connects the base to the light fixture which has a knobbed fluted arm with a key finial.
Edward F. Caldwell & Co. was one of the premier designers and manufacturers of electric light fixtures and decorative metalwork from the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries in New York City. Founded in 1895 by Edward F. Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), creating a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures, floor and table lamps, and other decorative objects that can be found today in many metropolitan area churches, public buildings, offices, clubs, and residences including, the White House (1902 renovation), St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, New York Public Library, and Rockefeller Center.
Origin: American, New York City
Date: Late 19th century
Materials: Bronze
Dimensions: 52in H x 10in Diameter