Condition: Near Mint
Height: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Width: 4″ (10cm)
Length: 2″ (5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
This is a Herend Queen Victoria Baroque Vase from around 1960, and it looks lovely in Near Mint condition. The bright…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Width: 4″ (10cm)
Length: 2″ (5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
This is a Herend Queen Victoria Baroque Vase from around 1960, and it looks lovely in Near Mint condition. The bright butterfly on the front is fully hand painted, and the scalloped rim and leafy scroll “handles” are traced in rich gold with a soft green wash. At just 4.5 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 2 inches deep, it’s a small display piece with a lot of presence—perfect for a single stem or as a cabinet accent. For something about 65 years old, the gilding and colors are remarkably fresh, which makes this little vase feel special and very collectible.
Herend is the famed Hungarian porcelain maker founded in 1826, known for hand-painting every detail and finishing accents in 24K gold. The Queen Victoria pattern debuted in 1851 at London’s Great Exhibition, where Queen Victoria ordered a service; the design—often called VBO—features butterflies and flowers inspired by Far Eastern art. Pieces are typically fired multiple times for depth of color and carry the Herend shield mark and a painter’s mark on the base. Baroque-form vases like this, with ornate rococo leaves and openwork, were produced in smaller numbers than tableware, so 1960 examples are harder to find. Its age, careful hand work, and petite, decorative shape make it a charming vintage piece that collectors and everyday decorators both appreciate.
