Vintage Hungarian Coffee Set, Set of 19

Description

Herend service consisting of 19 parts: coffee pot with lid, milk jug, sugar bowl, eight cups, eight saucers. Shape: osier … more Herend service consisting of 19 parts: coffee pot with lid, milk jug, sugar bowl, eight cups, eight saucers. Shape: osier / basket weave, model number 612 decor: fd - fleurs des indes / indian basket - richly colored floral decoration with gold edges. The 'fleurs des indes' or 'indian basket' decor is reminiscent of floral decorations of japanese origin that became popular in europe in the early 18th century. The herend decor of this name shows motifs of reeds and lichens, a wreath of twigs set with stylized flowers and dainty leaves, surrounded by a gold-edged leaf garland. A great admirer of this pattern was empress eugenie, wife of napoleon iii of france, who had a dinner served on this service in honor of emperor franz joseph of austria-hungary during the world exhibition in paris in 1867. Manufactory: herend hungary date of manufacture: 20th century technique: white handmade porcelain, painted, glossy finish, gold staffage 19 pieces dimensions: 1 coffee pot + lid: height = 21.0 cm / 8.26 in 1 milk jug: height = 9.0 cm / 3.54 in 1 sugar bowl + lid: height = 10.0 cm / 3.93 in 8 cups: height = 6.0 cm / 2.36 in 8 saucers: diameter = 11.5 cm / 4.52 in marks: blue herend bottom mark partly herend blind stamp partly incised model number 612 various embossed numbers excellent overall condition. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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