Presenting an investment-grade 4-piece coffee service from Herend Hungary, featuring the iconic Queen Victoria (VBO) pattern. First unveiled at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, this pattern was famously purchased by Queen Victoria herself for Windsor Castle. This specific "VBO" edition features the luxurious hand-applied 24k Gold "Bord en Or" (Gold Border).
Individual Piece Details:
Large Scalloped Serving Tray (Shape 420/VBO): Features a magnificent "cavalcade of color" with hand-painted peonies and butterflies.
Coffee Pot (Shape 7643/VBO): Includes the desirable hand-formed yellow rose-bud finial on the lid.
***Lidded*** Sugar Bowl (Shape 1663/VBO): Features a hand-formed **pink** rose-bud finial and intricate gold detailing, the signature of Herend's master molders.
Creamer / Milk Jug (Shape 7612/VBO): Elegant high-arched handle and vibrant floral motifs.
Museum-Grade Condition Report: This 4-piece service is in pristine, collector-quality condition with 100% intact hand-painted details.
Rose Finial Distinction: > * Coffee Pot (7643): Features a hand-formed Yellow Rose Bud finial.
Lidded Sugar (1663): Features a hand-formed Pink Rose Bud finial.
Both finials are fully intact with no chips, flea bites, or repairs to any petals.
Gilding: The 24k gold "Bord en Or" (VBO) trim is vibrant with no visible thinning or shelf wear.
Surface: No utensil marks or crazing. The scalloped edges of the tray (420) and creamer (7612) are pristine.
Shipping & Insurance: Items will be double-boxed for transit. Rose finials will be protected with a "suspension-wrap" technique to ensure no pressure is applied to the delicate petals. Full insurance and signature required.
