Herend, 1939 - Serving dish - Queen Victoria - 100th anniversary edition - Porcelain

double shell-shaped bowl with handle, produced by Herend - “Queen Victoria” Collection, in excellent to pristine condition.
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Beautiful to display and useful for various occasions. This beautiful large bowl is a versatile piece, suitable for serving sweets, cookies or simply as a table centrepiece.
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The colorful "Queen Victoria" flower and foliage pattern includes butterflies and other garden insects and was first introduced in 1851 for the First World's Fair in London.
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Reportedly, Queen Victoria herself was charmed by the design and purchased a set, leading to the pattern being named in her honor.
According to Herend's literature, "this Chinese-influenced pattern requires the skills of Herend's most talented and experienced painters. "
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This rare piece is in excellent to pristine condition, NO chips, NO cracks and NO repairs. Please see the photos as they are part of the description.
1939