Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2″ (5cm)
Width: 3″ (7.5cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970
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This charming little piece is an…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2″ (5cm)
Width: 3″ (7.5cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970
Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This charming little piece is an Art Nouveau decor box by Herend, used for jewelry storage and finished in the classic Queen Victoria pattern. It’s hand‑painted with bright peonies and fluttering butterflies, and edged with soft green and real gold trim. The lid fits neatly, and the colors are crisp with barely any wear, so it sits in Near Mint condition. It’s a handy size for rings and small keepsakes: Height 2 inches (5 cm), Width 3 inches (7.5 cm), Length 4 inches (10 cm). Made around 1970, it’s now about 56 years old—solidly vintage—and a lovely, display‑ready accent for a dresser or vanity.
Herend, founded in Hungary in 1826, is famous for porcelain that’s shaped and painted entirely by hand. The Queen Victoria line, also known as VBO, debuted at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, where Queen Victoria ordered a service—hence the name. Hallmarks of the pattern are the multi‑colored butterflies, blooming peonies, and generous gilding around the edges. Each item usually carries the Herend shield backstamp and often a painter’s mark. While the Queen Victoria design is still made today, small lidded boxes from the late 1960s–1970s in Near Mint condition are not everyday finds, which makes this vintage example a desirable, easy‑to‑love collectible.
