Fabulous "Rothschild Bird" Platter - Herend / Hungary - 1960s to 1980s Hollywood Regency Gien has mastered the art

Gien has mastered the art of creating pieces that harmonise both form and function

tin-glazed and hand-painted (polychrome)

from scones and pastries to fruit and cakes

cracks or repairs observed

Fabulous "Rothschild Bird" Platter - Herend / Hungary - 1960s to 1980s Hollywood Regency Gien has mastered the artHerends Rothschild Birds (pattern code RO, often written as 400 RO) is among the manufactorys most beloved designs. First named in 1861, it was inspired by a charming tale from the Rothschild family: a necklace, lost in a garden, was later found by the lady of the house when she spotted birds playing with it in a tree. The pattern celebrates that moment of discoverytwo birds perched amidst fine foliage accompanied by fluttering butterflies and insects