Condition: Near Mint
Height: 9″ (22.5cm)
Width: 7″ (17.5cm)
Length: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Diameter: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
What you’re looking at here is a Herend Coffee Set in the beautiful Nanking Rose pattern, hand…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 9″ (22.5cm)
Width: 7″ (17.5cm)
Length: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Diameter: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
What you’re looking at here is a Herend Coffee Set in the beautiful Nanking Rose pattern, hand painted and made around 1960. This is a classic tête-à-tête set, which means it’s just the right size for two people to share a cup of coffee together. The set includes a tall coffee pot with a graceful curved spout and a delicate rose on top, a matching creamer and sugar bowl, and two cups with their saucers. The whole thing is made of fine porcelain and decorated with lovely pink roses and floral accents, each detail carefully painted by hand. Measuring about 9 inches in height for the pot, and with the cups and saucers perfectly proportioned, it’s easy to picture this set adding a touch of elegance to any breakfast nook or coffee table. Considering its age—over 60 years old—and its pristine, near mint condition, this is not just old, but a rare find for collectors or anyone who loves vintage goods.
Herend is a Hungarian porcelain manufacturer, world-renowned for its craftsmanship and artistry. Since the 19th century, Herend has been producing hand-painted porcelain pieces for royalty and luxury enthusiasts alike. The Nanking Rose pattern itself is one of their more iconic lines, inspired by antique Chinese porcelain designs and given a fresh, romantic twist with delicate pink floral motifs and little touches of gold bordering each piece. Each item from Herend is made and painted entirely by hand, which makes every set unique. Herend pieces like this are collectible, and because they’re still crafted in much the same way today, older sets from the 1960s are especially rare and sought after. Whether used for display or for special occasions, a Herend coffee set is a bit of European history and art all in one, cherished by collectors and everyday folks who appreciate true craftsmanship.
