Condition: Near Mint
Height: 1″ (2.5cm)
Width: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Length: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970
This charming little dish is a vintage Herend Rothschild trinket tray made from fine porcelain and boasting a delightful bird motif. Crafted around 1970, it…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 1″ (2.5cm)
Width: 3.5″ (8.75cm)
Length: 4.5″ (11.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970
This charming little dish is a vintage Herend Rothschild trinket tray made from fine porcelain and boasting a delightful bird motif. Crafted around 1970, it sits at just one inch high, about three and a half inches wide, and four and a half inches long—perfect for holding jewelry, coins, or odds and ends on a bedroom dresser or entryway table. The vibrant scene of two birds perched among leafy branches and fluttering butterflies is hand-painted, reflecting the high-quality artistry Herend is famous for. Its edges are gently rimmed with a quiet touch of gold, lending it an understated elegance without feeling overly fancy. Still in near mint condition after more than fifty years, this tray is a testament to careful craftsmanship and gentle handling over the decades. It feels rare and special—not just because of its age, but because it has survived this long looking nearly as fresh as the day it was made.
Herend is one of those legendary porcelain houses out of Hungary, and they’ve been around since the 1800s. Their Rothschild Bird pattern is particularly famous, introduced in the mid-19th century and inspired by a real story: the Rothschild family’s pearls were found by birds in their garden, and so this whimsical motif was born. Each piece is painted by hand—no two birds or butterflies are exactly alike, giving every item its own unique flair. Collectors and fans love Herend for this reason; you’re holding a piece of art, not just a dish. A tray like this, from the 1970s, is considered quite vintage now, and it’s getting rarer as fewer pieces have survived in this kind of pristine condition. People often search out Rothschild Bird Herend pieces to gift at weddings or to celebrate milestones because they’re known both for durability and for that old-world charm that never really goes out of style. It may be small, but it brings a bit of elegance and history into everyday life—a little luxury that’s still practical too.
