Herend Vienna Rose Tea Service

Hungary, hand-painted, with roses and green leaves, (26) pieces, including: a lidded teapot #602 (6 x 9 in.); a covered sugar bowl #371; a cream pitcher #633 (5 in.); (8) dessert plates #517 (7 3/8 in.); (6) cups #724 with (8) saucers; and a two-branch candlestick #7916 (10 1/2 in.); all with backstamps.

Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina

The traditional Biedermeier style Vieille Rose de Herend or Habsburg Rose is a pattern originating from an old design from Vienna employed since 1862, now discontinued, and was used in the Habsburg Court.

One cup with tiny chip to rim; one cup with small loss at rim and associated hairline; (2) saucers with tiny glaze flake at rim; occasional grime. The candlestick is a two-part form convertible to a single candleholder.