This Noritake Deco VP 771 motif griffin intact 5" three piece syrup set is wild! It's exact design is shown on p. 130 of Van Patten Second Series as Plate #771. The syrup set shape is found on p. 146 on Spain I as C.108. Featuring vibrant yellow, rust red, bright blue, purple and green, this is probably inspired by a European style, either Italian or Gouda. See the wares of Deruta for comparable items. There is a also a stylized "fleur-de-lis" in the center of the plate, which is flanked by two mythological griffin type birds. Red wreath mark. The underplate is unsigned as was typical with these multi-piece sets. This is also the part of the set which is often missing. All pieces are in excellent condition.

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