Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Width: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Length: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Diameter: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
This beautiful little piece is a Herend Tea Cup with Saucer Set in the Nanking Rose pattern,…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Width: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Length: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Diameter: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Year Manufactured: 1960
This beautiful little piece is a Herend Tea Cup with Saucer Set in the Nanking Rose pattern, and it dates all the way back to around 1960. It’s honestly the kind of teacup that makes you want to slow down and enjoy a proper cup of tea. The delicate pink floral design, trimmed with a rim of gold, looks so elegant you almost feel bad using it. The set is in near mint condition, which is pretty impressive considering it’s been around for more than 60 years. The cup stands about 2.5 inches high and both cup and saucer stretch out to about 5.5 inches wide, making them a lovely, generous size for tea. The porcelain is fine, lightweight, and the hand-painted decoration just shouts quality craftsmanship. There’s a gentle old-world charm to the scalloped edge and the way the pattern repeats inside and out.
Herend, the brand behind this set, is world-famous for its hand-painted porcelain, and has been cranking out high-end ceramics in Hungary since 1826. Collectors go nuts for sets like this, especially in the more unusual patterns like Nanking Rose. Each Herend piece is painted by hand, signed by the artist, and their stuff was even used by royalty and aristocrats across Europe. What sets Herend apart is not just the artistry, but how consistent they’ve kept their quality for nearly two centuries. Even today, Herend china is a big deal at auctions, and older pieces in top condition are getting harder to find. If you come across a genuine vintage Herend set in good shape, like this one, you better believe it’s a rare treasure—especially if the pattern and finish are still so crisp and vibrant.
