Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and Enamel Animal Trainer Circus Figurine
View Similar Items
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and Enamel Animal Trainer Circus Figurine
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Weight:83.4 g
- Dimensions:Height: 3.75 in (95.25 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1990s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1229363152
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewels. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.
Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry. In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.
At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.
When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.
Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world. In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.
- Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Yellow Enamel and Gold CufflinksBy Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.Located in New York, NYFine pair of 18K yellow gold and yellow enamel cufflinks by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. Of very fine enamel quality and scarcity because of their design and French make. Hallmarks:...Category
Late 20th Century Cufflinks
Materials18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
- Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Enamel Platinum 18k Gold Fish CufflinksBy Tiffany & Co.Located in New York, NYUnveiling an Aquatic Treasure: Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Sapphire, and Enamel Fish Cufflinks Embrace a touch of aquatic whimsy and timeless elegance with these captivating Tiffany & Co...Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cufflinks
MaterialsSapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Platinum
- Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Swirl EarringsBy Tiffany & Co.Located in New York, NYFine pair of diamond and platinum "Swirl" earrings by Tiffany & Co. Exuding an aura of understated luxury and timeless sophistication, the Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Small ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Swirl BroochBy Tiffany & Co.Located in New York, NYA Timeless Whirl: Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Swirl Brooch by Angela Cummings This captivating Tiffany & Co. swirl brooch, designed by the legendary Angela Cummings in the 19...Category
Late 20th Century American Brooches
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Tiffany & Co. Emerald and Gold Lion CufflinksBy Tiffany & Co.Located in New York, NYHandsome 18K yellow gold cufflinks by Tiffany & Co. They resemble a lion heads with round cut emerald eyes, and the opposite end with a paw on top of a sphere coming out of the back....Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cufflinks
MaterialsEmerald, 18k Gold
- Tiffany & Co. Modern Diamond and Platinum EarringsBy Tiffany & Co.Located in New York, NYEmbrace Modern Elegance: Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Earrings These stunning Tiffany & Co. earrings embody the essence of modern sophistication. Crafted in gleaming platinum,...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Bear on Roller Skates FigurineBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Bellmore, NYImmerse yourself in a world of enchantment with the Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Bear on Roller Skates Figurine, a delightful embodiment of whimsy and charm. Crafted...Category
Late 20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
MaterialsSterling Silver, Enamel
- Tiffany & Co. Gene Moore Circus Clown on Stilts Enamel Sterling Silver FigurineBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Bellmore, NYStep into a world of whimsy and wonder with the Tiffany & Co. Gene Moore Enamel Sterling Silver Circus Clown on Stilts Figurine, a captivating masterpiece that exudes charm and nosta...Category
Late 20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
MaterialsSterling Silver, Enamel
- Tiffany & Co. Circus Sterling Silver Enamel Trapeze AcrobatsBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Bellmore, NYIntroducing an enchanting marvel from Tiffany & Co., behold the Circus Sterling Silver Enamel Trapeze Acrobats. This exquisite piece encapsulates the daring spirit and grace of trape...Category
Late 20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
MaterialsSterling Silver, Enamel
- Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Acrobats w/ RugBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Bellmore, NYIntroducing a whimsical masterpiece from Tiffany & Co., the Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Acrobats with Rug. Crafted with precision and infused with a sense of playful charm, this ex...Category
Late 20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
MaterialsSterling Silver, Enamel
- Tiffany & Co. Silver Enamel Circus Clown Mother w/ Baby in Carriage FigurineBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Bellmore, NYStep into the enchanting world of whimsy and craftsmanship with this Tiffany & Co. Silver & Enamel Circus Clown Mother & Baby in Carriage Figurine. Meticulously crafted, this figurin...Category
Late 20th Century Figurines and Sculptures
MaterialsSilver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
- Sterling Silver Jungle AnimalsLocated in Darnestown, MDFive sterling silver jungle animals to include: an elephant; a lion; a rhinoceros; a jungle cat and a wading bird with a fish in its mouth. The pieces ...Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Models and Miniatures
MaterialsSterling Silver
$650 / set
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.
15 Scintillating Jewelry Watches to Elevate Your Holiday Style
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.