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This is a Herend Apponyi large coffee cup and saucer pair from 1980, perfect for a quiet cappuccino or tea for two. The bright white porcelain is thin and resonant, and each cup has a scalloped rim, a curled handle, and a band of real gold around the edge. The raspberry‑pink Chinese Bouquet flowers are hand painted, with little sprigs inside the bowls and a bold blossom framed on the outside and on the saucers. Nicely kept and clean, the set looks fresh on a table or in a cabinet, ready to use, gift, or add to a growing collection.

Herend is Hungary’s famed porcelain house, founded in 1826 and long favored by European courts for hand‑made, hand‑painted tableware. Craftspeople shape the forms, paint every motif with mineral colors, and finish the rims with fired 24k gold. Apponyi, also known as Chinese Bouquet, was named for Count Albert Apponyi, who asked for a simplified version of the older Fleurs des Indes pattern. The raspberry colorway seen here is a collector favorite and mixes well with other Apponyi colors. Pieces usually carry the Herend backstamp and painter’s marks. Gentle hand washing is recommended to protect the gilding and preserve the glaze.

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This Herend Apponyi large coffee cup and saucer from 1980 is a graceful, hand‑painted set ready for cappuccino, coffee, or tea. The cup has a softly scalloped rim and an elegant, scroll handle, with the classic raspberry‑pink floral motif blooming across the side and echoed on the saucer. Both pieces are edged with real gold for a warm, subtle shimmer, and the porcelain shows Herend’s signature basketweave relief near the rim. It’s the kind of cup that feels special without being fussy—nice enough for display, but sturdy enough to enjoy for a quiet morning or a tête‑à‑tête.

Herend, founded in 1826 in Hungary, is one of the world’s best‑known makers of hand‑painted, hard‑paste porcelain. Every piece is decorated by a trained artist and fired multiple times to set the colors and gilding. The Apponyi pattern—also called Chinese Bouquet—was created in the early 20th century at the request of Count Albert Apponyi as a simplified take on Herend’s older “Indian Basket” design. It remains a collector favorite, produced in several colors including green, blue, and raspberry. Look for the Herend shield mark and painter’s initials on the underside. Care is simple: gentle hand washing is best, and avoid the microwave because of the gold trim.