
Herend Queen Victoria Porcelain Dressing Table Set
A vintage three-piece porcelain vanity or dressing table set consisting of a scalloped tray, a lidded round bonbonniere (sugar bowl), and a miniature bud vase. The set is decorated in the prestigious 'Queen Victoria' (VBO) pattern, which features hand-painted vibrantly colored butterflies and stylized floral sprigs on a bright white porcelain ground. The tray features an osier (basketweave) relief border, a hallmark of mid-to-high-end European porcelain. Each piece is finished with a hand-applied 24k gold gilded rim. The lidded jar is topped with a delicate, three-dimensional hand-molded rose finial in pink. This pattern, originally introduced at the London World Exhibition in 1851, is indicative of the highest level of Hungarian craftsmanship. The porcelain exhibits a fine, translucent quality under light. Condition appears to be excellent vintage status; following a visual inspection, the rose petals on the finial seem intact, which is a common failure point for this set. There is very minor evidence of gilding wear consistent with age and gentle handling. No visible chips, cracks, or repairs are noted on the tray or vessels. This set likely dates from the mid-to-late 20th century.
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Estimated Value
$450 - $650
Basic Information
Category
Fine Antique & Collectible Porcelain
Appraised On
February 8, 2026
Estimated Value
$450 - $650
Item Description
A vintage three-piece porcelain vanity or dressing table set consisting of a scalloped tray, a lidded round bonbonniere (sugar bowl), and a miniature bud vase. The set is decorated in the prestigious 'Queen Victoria' (VBO) pattern, which features hand-painted vibrantly colored butterflies and stylized floral sprigs on a bright white porcelain ground. The tray features an osier (basketweave) relief border, a hallmark of mid-to-high-end European porcelain. Each piece is finished with a hand-applied 24k gold gilded rim. The lidded jar is topped with a delicate, three-dimensional hand-molded rose finial in pink. This pattern, originally introduced at the London World Exhibition in 1851, is indicative of the highest level of Hungarian craftsmanship. The porcelain exhibits a fine, translucent quality under light. Condition appears to be excellent vintage status; following a visual inspection, the rose petals on the finial seem intact, which is a common failure point for this set. There is very minor evidence of gilding wear consistent with age and gentle handling. No visible chips, cracks, or repairs are noted on the tray or vessels. This set likely dates from the mid-to-late 20th century.
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