Condition: Near Mint
Height: 4″ (10cm)
Width: 2″ (5cm)
Length: 2″ (5cm)
Diameter: 2″ (5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
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Condition: Near Mint
Height: 4″ (10cm)
Width: 2″ (5cm)
Length: 2″ (5cm)
Diameter: 2″ (5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This is a Herend Queen Victoria mini vase from 1960, kept in near mint shape. The porcelain body is bright and clean, with no chips or distracting wear, and the hand-painted flowers and butterflies still look crisp and lively. Colors shift from soft pinks and greens to cobalt outlines, all framed by a real gold scalloped rim that catches the light. The petite, pear-shaped silhouette suits a single garden stem or simply stands as a cheerful accent on a shelf. It’s a charming little survivor from the mid‑century era, showing the confident craftsmanship that makes Herend pieces feel special.
Herend, Hungary’s storied porcelain house founded in 1826, is famous for hand painting every detail and finishing edges with 24k gold. The Queen Victoria pattern, inspired by Chinese peonies and butterflies, debuted at London’s 1851 Great Exhibition, where the set was admired by Queen Victoria herself and the name stuck. Collectors know the design by the VBO code and its vivid palette on a snow-white, hard‑paste body. Because each piece is brush-painted, small variations are normal and add charm. Mid-century examples like this often carry clear backstamps and hold value, especially when condition is strong and gilding remains bright and intact.
