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This round Herend trinket box is a sweet keeper for rings or tiny mementos. Made of bright white porcelain, the lid shows the classic Chinese Bouquet spray painted in Apponyi Pink, with detailed leaves and blossoms and smaller buds on the base. A band of hand-applied gilding circles the rim, giving it a warm glow without being flashy. The finish is glossy and clean, and the paint sits crisp and even, which suits its near mint condition. Dated around 1970, it feels both vintage and fresh—light in the hand, smooth to the touch, and ready to grace a dresser or vanity.

Herend is Hungary’s storied porcelain maker, founded in 1826 and celebrated for meticulous, all handpainted wares favored by European courts. The Chinese Bouquet pattern—sometimes called Indian Basket—dates to the 19th century; the Apponyi version is a simplified, airy take commissioned by Count Albert Apponyi in the 1930s. Painters build the floral sprays with tiny feathered strokes, then fire and add real gold accents by hand. Colors vary, with green most famous and raspberry pink a cherished alternative. Authentic pieces carry the Herend shield mark and the word Handpainted underneath. Collectors prize clean gilding, sharp outlines, and well-fitted lids like this.

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This Herend Queen Victoria bonbonniere from 1960 is a domed porcelain jewelry or trinket box in near mint condition. The glossy white ground is hand painted with butterflies and peony branches, finished with a crisp band of gilding around the seam. Colors are bright and clean—greens, purples, lemon and coral—set off by a smooth glaze. The lid seats neatly and lifts to a spotless interior for rings or keepsakes. No chips, cracks, or stains are visible, and the gold remains strong with only the lightest handling. A small, elegant piece that brings mid‑century charm to any vanity or shelf.

Herend, founded in 1826 in Hungary, is famed for hard‑paste porcelain still shaped and painted entirely by hand. The Queen Victoria pattern debuted at London’s 1851 Great Exhibition, when the monarch ordered a service and gave the design its name. Inspired by Asian export wares, it mixes fluttering butterflies and blooming peonies with scalloped gilding. Artisans freehand the enamels, apply 24k gold, and fire pieces several times to set color and shine. Typical marks include the Herend shield and VBO pattern code. Bonbonnieres and small boxes are part of the line, and mid‑century examples are valued for their color and craftsmanship.