Herend Rothschild Bird 1518 RO 7.5" Salad Plates Hand Painted Hungary Pair For Sale

CONDITIONExcellent pre-owned condition. Both plates present beautifully with bright hand-painted decoration and attractive gold-trimmed rims. No chips, cracks, grazing or repairs. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition and any minor signs of age or use.DESCRIPTIONBeautiful pair of authentic Herend Hungary Rothschild Bird (RO) hand-painted porcelain salad/dessert plates.Each plate measures approximately 7.5 inches in diameter and is marked on the reverse 1518 / RO along with the blue HEREND HUNGARY HANDPAINTED shield mark.The two plates feature different central Rothschild Bird scenes, surrounded by individually painted colorful butterflies and insects.The white porcelain features Herend's elegant molded basketweave and rocaille-style border with a delicate gilded gold rim.Rothschild Bird is one of Herend's most recognizable and collectible patterns. Its appeal comes in part from the variety of bird, butterfly and insect motifs used throughout the service, making complementary but different scenes particularly attractive when displayed together.These are late-20th-century examples, likely dating to approximately the 1980s based on their markings.Made and hand painted in Hungary.DETAILS• Herend Porcelain• Rothschild Bird pattern• Pattern code RO• Form number 1518• Set of 2 plates• Approximately 7.5" diameter• Two different bird motifs• Hand-painted decoration• Colorful butterflies and insects• Molded basketweave border• Gold-trimmed scalloped rim• Fine porcelain• Made in Hungary• Late 20th century• Likely circa 1980s