Herend Luxury Jewelry Box - Queen Victoria Bonbonniere

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 3″ (7.5cm)
Width: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Length: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Diameter: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960

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This Herend…

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 3″ (7.5cm)
Width: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Length: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Diameter: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960

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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.