Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2″ (5cm)
Width: 2″ (5cm)
Length: 3″ (7.5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1940
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This is a charming Herend egg-shaped…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2″ (5cm)
Width: 2″ (5cm)
Length: 3″ (7.5cm)
Year Manufactured: 1940
Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
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.
