Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Width: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Length: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Diameter: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Year Manufactured: 1950
The item in the picture is an antique Herend tea or coffee cup with its matching saucer, crafted in the famed Apponyi…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Width: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Length: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Diameter: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Year Manufactured: 1950
The item in the picture is an antique Herend tea or coffee cup with its matching saucer, crafted in the famed Apponyi Purpur pattern. Made in Hungary around 1950, this piece is over 70 years old and has been kept in near mint condition, which is pretty rare for something that delicate and old. The cup stands about 2.5 inches tall and both the cup and saucer span roughly 5.5 inches wide, which is a really comfortable size for a generous cup of tea or coffee. The hand-painted floral design in deep purplish pink, accented with touches of gold along the rims and handle, shows off classic European elegance and that unmistakable Herend craftsmanship. With hardly any wear or visible flaws, it’s easy to see how well this piece has been cared for.
Herend is a legendary Hungarian porcelain maker that goes all the way back to 1826. It’s famous for its hand-painted patterns and luxury tableware, which has even found its way onto royal tables across Europe. The Apponyi Purpur (also known as “Chinese Bouquet”) pattern is one of their most recognizable designs, originally inspired by far Eastern motifs and named after the Hungarian count who first commissioned it. What sets Herend apart is the fact that every piece is still hand-painted and finished with great attention to detail, just like it was done centuries ago. If you find a Herend cup in this good of shape from the 1950s, you know you’ve found something special—both for collectors and for anyone who loves adding a bit of history and style to their tea time. These cups are increasingly rare, especially with such vibrant paint and crisp gilding intact.
