The Herend Porcelain Factory is a Hungarian porcelain manufacturer that has been producing fine china for over 180 years. It was founded in 1826 in the small village of Herend, located in western Hungary, by Vince Stingl, a Hungarian ceramicist.
Initially, the factory produced simple household ceramics such as bowls and plates, but from 1839 when it commenced manufacture of fine porcelain, it gained a reputation for its high-quality, hand-painted porcelain wares. The factory was recognized for its exquisite artistry and soon became a supplier to the Habsburg court in Vienna.
In 1851, Herend exhibited its porcelain at the Great Exhibition in London, which led to international acclaim and a commission to create a dinner service for Queen Victoria with a butterfly and floral pattern. This became known as the Victoria pattern. The Queen was so impressed with the quality and beauty of the porcelain that she ordered more...
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