1952 WALLACE EL GRECO MIDCENTURY ROCOCO ORNATE COFFEE POT SUGAR BOWL & CREAMER SET EXCELLENT

Rococo architecture is fancy and fluid, accentuating asymmetry, with an abundant use of curves, scrolls, gilding and ornaments. The style enjoyed great popularity with the ruling elite of Europe during the first half of the 18th century. It developed in France out of a new fashion in interior decoration, and spread across Europe

Characteristic of the style were Rocaille motifs derived from the shells, icicles and rock-work or grotto decoration. Foliage was also widely used for decoration, under the form of acanthus leaves, garlands (aka festoons), many flowers, and bouquets of flowers. Rococo foliage was always twisting and sinuous, with the common serrated-edged raffle leaf form often bordering the abstract. Other widely-user motifs in decorative arts and interior architecture include: birds, elements associated with love (putti, quivers with arrows ans arrowed hearts) trophies of arms, cherubs (aka putti), medallions with faces, and sometimes Far Eastern elements (pagodas, dragons, monkeys, bizarre flowers, bamboo, and Chinese people). Asymmetry is present in architecture and applied arts, making buildings and ornaments look more dynamic. 

Original early 1950's set depicting plain pear shaped plain bodies enhanced with elaborated solid castings shaping the feet, handles, finals, and applied around the collars.,  Rococo inspired this impressive design truly a statement of vintage All American quality, all pieces in excellent condition showing no dents monogram breaks or repairs, substantial plating with a bright mirrored finish artistic detail enhanced with a luscious bright patina, clean insides barely if ever used strong hinge and handle, sturdy manufacture with weighted bottoms overall soft finish with nice grip, prefect as gift or complement your existing collection Coffee pot  about 11" b 9 7/8" shy 3.0 lbs. weight and 55 FL Oz., Lidded sugar bowl 6 1/4" by 6 1/4"., 1.4 lb., creamer jug 5 1/4" by 4 7/8", shy 1.0 lb. weight

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