Centrepiece - High-End Historicist Decoration - Brass Silver-plated; Bronze Silver-plated - Refined Mythical Design

Magnificent centerpiece of considerable size and refined design, ideal as a centerpiece for high-end decoration or collecting. A piece that perfectly combines the robustness of its structure with the delicacy of its classically inspired ornamentation.
Technical and Historical Specifications
-Origin: Spain.
-Manufacturer: (Alcor) "AL⦾COR".
-Material: Silver-plated Brass.
-Style: Rococo/Historicist with clear Classical and Neo-Baroque influences.
-Period: First half of the 20th century (circa 1920-1950).
-Manufacturing Technique: Repoussé and chasing.
-Hallmarks: Features an authenticity mark on the base with the "AL⦾COR" (ALCOR) brand.
Ornamentation and Design Details
- The piece stands out for its complex and balanced decorative architecture:
*The Upper Bowl: It features a naviform silhouette (shaped like a boat or gondola) with deep, rhythmic fluting that masterfully plays with the reflections of light. The upper rim is profusely decorated with a relief of floral motifs and intertwined scrolls.
*The Stem: The bowl rises majestically on four artistic, freestanding cast supports in the shape of chimeras or winged griffins of mythological inspiration, lending an air of sumptuousness, power, and classical fantasy.
*The Base: Oval and stepped, it repeats the fluted motif in harmony with the bowl and culminates in a perimeter skirt with ornamental reliefs identical to those of the upper rim, ensuring perfect visual harmony and excellent stability.
-Detailed Measurements
*Total Length (maximum top): 39 cm
*Total Width (top): 23.5 cm
*Maximum Height (highest point): 20,5 cm
More measurements in the photos
-Condition
The piece is in antique condition, retains natural patina that highlights the chased relief work, along with signs of use, damage, and imperfections consistent with its age, as shown in the photographs. To provide a clear and detailed description, I have included images from every angle that allow you to appreciate the charm of this magnificent piece, as well as its dimensions, ornamentation, and any potential flaws; I therefore invite you to examine all the photographs.
-Decorative Versatility
This centerpiece boasts exceptional functional and aesthetic versatility. Thanks to its generous dimensions and elegant height, it's perfect as:
*A fruit bowl or dried planter in formal dining rooms.
*An accent piece on a sideboard, entryway console, or coffee table.
*A focal point in banquet table settings, adapting to classic, palatial, or period settings, as well as modern interiors seeking a touch of high-end vintage contrast.
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