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This is a vintage Herend porcelain night-light lamp in the Queen Victoria pattern, made around 1960. The vase-shaped body is bright white and fully hand painted with peonies, buds, and fluttering butterflies in cheerful shades of pink, green, and blue. A pierced green base lifts the piece and the edges are finished with fine gold trim. The socket and cord appear to be later replacements, so it’s ready to plug in; just add a small shade and bulb. The colors remain crisp, and there’s only gentle wear to the gilding from age and handling, with no cracks or repairs visible in the piece.

Herend of Hungary has produced luxury, fully hand-painted porcelain since 1826. The Queen Victoria pattern debuted at London’s Great Exhibition in 1851, where Queen Victoria purchased a dinner service, giving the design its name. The butterflies and blooming branches echo 18th‑century Chinese famille-rose porcelain, a favorite inspiration at Herend. Each piece is individually painted and edged with real gold, then kiln-fired multiple times for that luminous color. Lamps like this were often created from small vases at the factory or by fine lamp makers. Collectors prize the pattern for its cheerful palette, craftsmanship, and timeless old‑world charm.

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This is a Herend Hungary Queen Victoria small bud vase, made around 1960 and kept in near mint shape. The porcelain is bright white with a glossy glaze, and the long neck and rounded base give it an elegant look. Hand‑painted flowers and colorful butterflies wrap the body, and the rim is edged in real gold. The artwork is crisp, with no notable rubbing, and I see no chips, cracks, or repairs. It holds a single rose or garden sprig nicely, yet it also displays well on its own. At about 65 years old, it’s a true mid‑century piece that still feels lively.

Herend has made fine porcelain in Hungary since 1826, and each Queen Victoria piece is painted by hand. The pattern debuted in 1851 at London’s Great Exhibition, when Queen Victoria purchased a service that lent its name. Its butterflies, peony‑like blooms, and leafy branches draw from Chinese export porcelain, finished with 24k gold. Because production is painstaking, genuine mid‑century examples are not common, especially this clean. Collectors know the VBO code and look for the blue Herend shield on the base, sometimes a painter’s mark. Hand wash only. A charming accent for classic or eclectic spaces anywhere.