Name: Topkapi Teacup & Saucer
Brand: Herend
SKU: 03364221TOP
Price: 405.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Editor's Note

Bring a sense of ceremony to everyday moments with the Tokapi teaware and coffeeware collection from Herend.

Entirely hand-painted in Hungary, the Topkapi teacup and saucer reflect the intricate beauty of Istanbul’s famed Ottoman palace. A rich palette of verdant greens and cerulean blues is enhanced by delicate latticework, ornamental motifs and accents of 24-karat gold.

Whether part of a refined breakfast or an elegant afternoon tea, the Topkapi collection transforms each occasion into a moment of timeless splendour.

Details

Dimensions:	Teacup: Length 11cm, Width 9cm, Height 6.5cm, Capacity 0.2l Saucer: Length 15cm, Width 15cm, Height 3.5cm
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.

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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