Vintage Cobalt Blue Glass Tea Service with Enamel and Gilded Metal Filigree Tray

This ornate tea service set consists of six cobalt blue glass glasses nestled within an elaborate rectangular serving tray. The tray features a high degree of craftsmanship, utilizing silver-toned and gilded metal filigree with repoussé floral and scrollwork motifs. A central red enamel field highlights the base of the tray; notably, the red enamel displays fluorescence under 365nm UV light, suggesting the presence of specific minerals or cadmium-based pigments often found in mid-20th-century decorative arts. The metalwork is further embellished with small hand-painted accents in pink, green, and turquoise. Each glass is encased in matching metal holders with ornate handles. Physically, the set appears well-preserved with a natural aged patina and slight tarnishing on the metal components, which is consistent with its estimated age from the mid-20th century (circa 1940s-1970s). The cobalt glass is deeply saturated and appears undamaged, with high-quality transparency. The intricate detail on the tray's edges and the floral filigree suggests a style influenced by Mediterranean or Middle Eastern decorative arts, such as Lebanese or Turkish metalwork. There are no immediately visible maker's marks from this top-down view, but the quality of the enamel and filigree indicates a specialized workshop production.