Herend “Queen Victoria” Porcelain Service for Six

A celebration of nature, delicacy, and timeless European artistry

There are pieces that simply decorate a table… and then there are those that bring it to life.

This exquisite Herend service, in the beloved Queen Victoria pattern, belongs to the latter — where every detail feels like a whisper of a garden in full bloom.

Handcrafted in Hungary, this iconic pattern was first created for Queen Victoria herself in the 19th century, and it continues to embody the romance of fine European porcelain. Delicate butterflies drift across the surface, settling gently among hand-painted peonies and florals, each brushstroke a testament to Herend’s extraordinary artistry.

The form itself is equally poetic — softly textured porcelain with subtle basket-weave relief, finished with fine gilded edges that catch the light with quiet elegance. The sculptural details elevate this service even further: a beautifully modelled soup tureen crowned with a blooming rose finial, and handles shaped like twisting branches adorned with porcelain blossoms — a true ode to nature.

This is not simply a dining set.

It is a story waiting to be told at your table.

Set includes (Service for 6):

• – 1 × Soup tureen with lid (rose finial, sculptural handles)
• – 1 × Large oval serving plate
• – 6 × Dinner plates
• – 6 × Soup plates
• — 1 x Sauciere
• Condition

The service is in excellent vintage condition, with beautifully preserved hand-painted details and vibrant colors.

Gilding remains refined and elegant, with only minimal, age-appropriate signs of use.

Sauciere has one small chip on the bottom.

A truly well-kept and cared-for set, ready to be used and admired.

Timeless Home Story Note

This is a service for those who believe that beauty belongs in everyday moments — not only in celebration.

For long lunches that turn into evening, for candlelight dinners where stories linger, and for quiet mornings where even a simple meal feels elevated.

A piece of heritage.
A piece of poetry.
A table that will never be forgotten.