Coffee & Dessert Set for 12 People from Herend, Hungary, 20th Century, Set of 43

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Herend service consisting of 43 parts: 1 lidded coffee pot, 2 milk jugs, 1 lidded sugar bowl, 12 cups, 12 … more Herend service consisting of 43 parts: 1 lidded coffee pot, 2 milk jugs, 1 lidded sugar bowl, 12 cups, 12 saucers, 12 dessert plates, 1 serving tray square with handles, 1 serving tray oval, 1 breakthrough basket. Shape: osier / basket weave decor: ro - rothschild oiseaux - rich colored decoration with pairs of birds sitting on branches and scattered insects, and hightenings and borders in gold. The 'rothschild oiseaux' decor is one of the most famous decorations of herend porcelain manufactory, which borrowed its name from the famous banking family possessing fabulous wealth. The decor is decorated with naturalistically depicted images, with a pair of colorful feathered birds, mostly sitting on branches. The rothschild family ordered from 1850 with preference service with this decor from herend. The ro décor is available in 12 variations. Manufactory: herend hungary date of manufacture: 20th century technique: white handmade porcelain, painted, glossy finish, gold staffage 43 pieces dimensions: 12 cups h = 5,2 cm / 2.04 in 12 saucers ø = 13,6 cm / 5.35 in 12 dessert plates ø = 19,0 cm / 7.48 in 1 lidded coffee pot h = 25,5 cm / 10.03 in 2 milk jugs h = 9,0 cm / 3.54 in 1 lidded sugar bowl h = 9,0 cm / 3.54 in 1 breakthrough basket ø = 15,2 cm / 5.98 in 1 square serving tray l x w = 27,0 x 17,3 cm / 10.62 x 6.81 in 1 oval serving tray l x w = 19,6 x 15,0 cm / 7.71 x 5.90 in marks: blue herend bottom mark + 'ro' , 2nd half of 20th century various inscribed model and painter's numbers. The entire service is in 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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