Description

Exquisite vintage Herend porcelain serving dish from Hungary. Herend is said to be the favorite porcelain of queen Victoria. This pattern is called Chinese bouquet rust.

Derived from the intricate motifs and lush colors of Indian Basket, the Chinese Bouquet pattern was designed for Count Albert Apponyi in 1930. The Far East influence of ancient chinoiserie is apparent in the details of this vibrant pattern.

It is hand painted with a central cartouche of a superb floral arrangement on white ground. Paint is vibrant and glaze is glossy. This is a first quality piece. back stamp is from the 1930's which makes it an early production. Beautiful collectors piece.

Since its foundation in 1826, the Herend Porcelain Manufactory has been making a wide variety of porcelain sets and ornamental pieces of the highest quality. By today it has become the largest manufacturer of its kind in the world – where, observing centuries-old traditions, every work phase – from throwing to painting – is performed by attentive hands manually even today. With a free combination of 16,000 forms and 4,000 patterns, the product range is inexhaustible. Every piece symbolizes exceptional quality, beauty, and value.

In very good vintage condition with little wear from age and use.

Measures

Height 1.1/4 inches - 3 cm
Width 7.3/4 inches - 19.5 cm
Depth 5.3/4 inches - 14.5 cm