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Kalo Shops Maker’s Mark
Kalo Shops Maker’s Mark
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Kalo Shops Maker’s Mark
Kalo Shops Maker’s Mark
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Kalo Shops, The Maker’s Mark Photo Courtesy of Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
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Kalo Shops, The

Country

City

Chicago IL
Era

c.1900-1970s
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Description

Specialties

  • Workshops for Jewelry & Silverware
  • Founded by Clara P. B. Welles
  • Simple silver jewelry with natural motifs & visible hammer marks.
  • Created jewelry and copper trays, desk accessories, etc. for there shop on Michigan Ave.
  • Early designs were angular, later they were known for rounding edges for strength.
  • Later added a full line of silver table items.

1914

  • Workshop moved from the Welle’s home to the shop at 32 N. Michigan Ave.

Later

  • Purchased a building on Ontario Street for the shop and the workshop.

1936

  • Moved to 222 S. Michigan Ave.

Designers

  • Clara P. B. Welles
  • George S. Wells

Apprentices

  • Julius Randahl
  • Matthias Hanck
  • Emery Todd
  • Esther Meacham
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