Condition: Near Mint
Height: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Width: 3″ (7.5cm)
Length: 3″ (7.5cm)
Diameter: 3″ (7.5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1950
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This charming…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Width: 3″ (7.5cm)
Length: 3″ (7.5cm)
Diameter: 3″ (7.5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1950
Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This charming trinket box is an original Herend Queen Victoria porcelain jewelry box from around 1950, finished with the whimsical fish handle on the domed lid. It is hand painted with the classic mix of peonies, leafy branches, and butterflies, then lined with rich 24k-style gilding that rings the rim and highlights the finial. The glaze is glossy and clean, the paintwork fresh, and the gold bright, consistent with near mint condition. The lid seats neatly, and the interior is spotless, making it a sweet spot for rings or tiny keepsakes. Colors pop—pinks, blues, greens, and sunny yellow—against warm white porcelain that feels silky in the hand.
Herend, founded in Hungary in 1826 and shaped by master potter Mór Fischer, became world famous after the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, when Queen Victoria purchased a service. The pattern was named in her honor, echoing 19th‑century chinoiserie with butterflies and blooming branches. Every piece is formed from hard‑paste porcelain, hand painted, and gilded, often fired several times to lock in the colors. Variations exist, but the lively motifs and gold trims stay constant. Mid‑century examples like this are collectible, and the quirky fish finial is a sought‑after detail by Herend collectors.
