Limoges France French China Tressemanns & Vogt La Cloche set of 12 dinner plates in green and gold with floral accents made for the J. Caldwell & Co in Philadelphia. Plates measure 11 across, no chips, cracks or crazing. Acquired a national reputation through its silver services presented to battleships and cruisers of the US Navy. It exhibited at The Centennial Exposition. In 1876, representing the American Jewelry Maker. By the late 19th century richly decorated table china by well known high-end porcelain makers was being produced bearing underglaze backstamps indicating that they were made expressly for J. Caldwell has been recognized as a pre-eminent jeweler to an influential clientele worldwide. For almost two centuries, the Philadelphia-based jeweler has offered peerless craftsmanship and designs that have earned J. Caldwell an iconic status among the elite of fine jewelers.
