Vintage Cut Glass and Silver Plated Jam Jar Set with Tray and Lid - Spanish Mid-Century Style - M.E. MTL

A vintage table service for jam or honey consisting of a cut glass bowl, a lid, and a matching tray with ornamental reliefs.

History of the item: This set is a representative example of mid-20th-century Spanish industrial silverwork. The pieces bear the 'M.E. MTL' hallmark, corresponding to silver-plated (alpaca) manufacturers widely distributed in the 1960s and 1970s. The design integrates classic grape and vine motifs, traditional symbols in European tableware.

Features and details:
- Period: 1960s
- Technique / Style: Pressed glass with geometric cutting and embossed metalwork
- Size: Tray 18 cm (7.1 inches) in diameter. Bowl 12 cm (4.7 inches) in diameter and 6 cm (2.4 inches) in height
- Weight: 600 g (1.32 lbs)
- Material: Glass and silver-plated metal (alpaca)
- Condition: Excellent preservation. The glass has no chips or cracks. The metal retains its structural integrity with a natural patina consistent with its age.

Application and value: Of interest to collectors of vintage Spanish tableware or for decorative use in classic-style breakfast services. Its value lies in the completeness of the set (three pieces) and the quality of the relief work on the alpaca.