Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2″ (5cm)
Width: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Length: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Diameter: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980
This lovely set features a pair of Herend Queen Victoria Coffee Tete A Tete cups and saucers.…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2″ (5cm)
Width: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Length: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Diameter: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980
This lovely set features a pair of Herend Queen Victoria Coffee Tete A Tete cups and saucers. These pieces were made in 1980, so they’re over forty years old, putting them solidly in the vintage category. The set is in near mint condition, which is pretty rare considering their age. Each cup and saucer is hand-painted with the signature Queen Victoria pattern: bright butterflies and colorful flowers that pop against the white porcelain, finished with delicate gold trim along the edges. The quality and detail in the design really stand out, especially when you consider these were done by hand, not just printed on by a machine. Each cup stands about 2 inches tall and both the cups and saucers measure about 4.5 inches across, a perfect size for enjoying a special coffee moment with a friend.
Herend is a name with a big reputation in fine porcelain. The company was founded way back in 1826 in Hungary, and their pieces have been collected by royalty, including Queen Victoria herself. The Queen Victoria pattern, the one on these cups, was actually first presented at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 and named in her honor after she bought a set. Herend porcelain is known for being top-shelf in terms of craftsmanship, with every piece individually painted and finished by skilled artisans. Vintage sets, especially in such good condition, are pretty hard to come by and are often prized by collectors and anyone who appreciates a bit of old-world charm at the table. For everyday folks, owning a piece like this is like holding a bit of European art history, still beautiful and usable after decades.
