Herend Jewelry Box - Rothschild Bird Pattern

Height: 1.5″ (3.75cm)
Width: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Length: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Diameter: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980

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This charming Herend jewelry box shows…

Height: 1.5″ (3.75cm)
Width: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Length: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Diameter: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980

Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This charming Herend jewelry box shows the classic Rothschild Bird scene on its domed lid: two songbirds perched on a flowering branch above a grassy mound, surrounded by hand-painted detail. The white porcelain gleams, the gilt rim is bright, and the colors are lively, showing careful handling. A small butterfly on the side adds a playful touch. The lid lifts off smoothly to reveal a clean interior, perfect for rings, earrings, or tiny keepsakes. Made in 1980, it’s a sweet, display-ready piece that adds a bit of old-world polish to a dresser or vanity.

Herend is a Hungarian porcelain house founded in 1826, known for finely modeled, fully hand-painted wares. The Rothschild Bird pattern dates to the 1850s and carries a beloved tale: a misplaced family necklace was supposedly found in a tree where birds had nested, inspiring the picture of birds and fluttering insects. Each box is painted freehand, then accented with real gold and fired multiple times to set the colors and sheen. No two are exactly alike, and pieces often bear the Herend shield mark and painter’s initials on the base. Collectors still highly prize the pattern for its cheerful nature scenes, timeless look, and enduring craftsmanship.