Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver and Enamel Set of 2 Acrobatic Circus Figurines on Plinths by Gene Moore

Pair of Tiffany & Co. by Gene Moore sterling silver and enamel set of 2 male and female acrobatic circus figurines or miniature sculptures, standing on plinths, showcasing great detailing in the enamel work, from the late 20th century. They measure 4 1/8'' in height by 5 1/4'' in depth. Total weight is 15.8 troy ounces. Hallmarks are shown. 

Gene Moore (1910–1998) was a display director and window designer for Tiffany & Co. from 1955 to 1994. Moore had a remarkable eye for emerging talent. He gave early exposure to artists who would later become major figures, including Andy Warhol in the early 1950s to create window props — some of Warhol’s first commercial art jobs. He was also an artist and craftsman in enamel, producing a small but distinctive body of work that reflects his refined sense of color, composition, and whimsy.

The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog to be distributed in the US. In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day. 

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