Name: Topkapi Dessert Plate
Brand: Herend
SKU: 2518-0-00 TOP
Price: 170.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Editor's Note

Infuse everyday moments with a sense of ceremony through the Topkapi tableware collection by Herend.

Hand-painted in Hungary, the Topkapi dessert plate draws inspiration from the opulent interiors of Istanbul’s famed Ottoman palace. Intricate latticework and ornamental motifs unfold in a rich palette of verdant greens and cerulean blues, elevated with hand-applied 24-karat gold accents.

Perfect for formal receptions or an elegant afternoon tea, this exquisite dessert piece brings regal refinement to every table setting. Discover the complete collection here.

Details

The Maker

Herend has been creating unique, hand-made and hand-painted pieces of luxury porcelain with unsurpassed craftsmanship and artistry for nearly 200 years.

The Herend manufactory, at the foot of Hungary’s Bakony Hills, was founded in 1826 by Vince Stingl. From 1839 under the direction of Mór Fischer de Farkasházy, Herend produced dinnerware replacement pieces for Europe's Royal families to complement their valuable porcelain patterns from the Far East.

Fischer's innovation and high standards for execution quickly placed Herend on the map, and soon the manufactory's artists began designing dinnerware patterns of their own. Some of these dinner services would go on to be exhibited internationally, including at both the Vienna Exhibition of 1845 and London's Great exhibition of 1851.

Queen Victoria’s 1851 purchase of a large set for Windsor Castle was a milestone, and Herend was quickly required to produce unique designs for aristocrats throughout Europe.

Their best-known patterns are named after some of their most prestigious clients: Queen Victoria, Esterhazy, Batthyani, Rothschild and Apponyi.

Herend’s history of excellence continues today, and their exquisite hand-painted pieces have become heirlooms for generations to come.

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Delivery & Returns

Dimensions:	Ø 21cm
Material:	Porcelain, 24 Karat Gold
Brand:	Herend
Need to know:	Handmade in Hungary. Herend porcelain is generally dishwasher safe, though a low-temperature or ECO cycle is recommended to protect its delicate hand-painted details. For optimal care, gentle hand washing with a mild detergent and soft sponge is preferred for gilded pieces.