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This Herend Hungary porcelain slipper shoe figurine is all charm and sparkle. Finished in the Chinese Bouquet Raspberry, also known as the Apponyi pattern, it shows crisp hand-painted pink blossoms and two raised rosettes on the vamp, with graceful gold trim running along the edges and heel. Made in 2006 and kept in near mint condition, the glaze is glossy, the colors are vivid, and the gilding looks clean with no obvious wear. It sits sturdily on its little heel and pointed toe, making a playful yet elegant accent for a vanity, shelf, or curio cabinet. A sweet gift for a Herend fan or anyone who loves shoes, it carries the classic Herend backstamp and the careful look that only handwork gives.

Herend has crafted porcelain in Hungary since 1826, prized by European courts for its meticulous hand painting. The Apponyi, or Chinese Bouquet, pattern grew from a simplified version of Herend’s early Oriental floral, created for Count Albert Apponyi. Collectors love its many colorways, with Raspberry among the most cheerful. Each piece is fired repeatedly and touched with 24k gold, then signed with the Herend shield and painter’s marks. Figurines like this shoe were made as lighthearted cabinet pieces.

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This is a charming Herend egg-shaped trinket box in the hand painted Queen Victoria pattern, made around 1940 and kept in near mint condition. The porcelain is bright white and decorated with colorful peonies and leaves, finished with a tidy band of gilded detail around the seam. It’s a small, handy size for rings or keepsakes—about 2 inches tall, 2 inches wide, and 3 inches long (5 x 5 x 7.5 cm). At roughly 86 years old, it’s a true vintage piece, and the clean paintwork and crisp gold trim make it stand out. Pieces from this era aren’t everyday finds, especially with such careful preservation.

Herend is a Hungarian maker founded in 1826, famous for fully hand painted porcelain where each piece is decorated by an individual artist. The Queen Victoria design—often called “Victoria” or “VBO”—debuted at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, where Queen Victoria purchased a service, giving the pattern its name. Its butterflies and peony blossoms draw on East Asian art, and the gilding is traditionally applied in real gold and then fired. Look for the Herend shield backstamp and painter’s marks on the base to confirm authenticity. Pre-war and wartime examples from the late 1930s to 1940s are particularly desirable, and small forms like egg boxes are produced in lower numbers than tableware, adding a touch of rarity.