Exquisite set of two oval ashtrays, produced by Herend - “ Rothschild Bird” Collection, well known hand painted pattern with birds perched among branches and scattered insects, in perfect condition. Lovely to display and useful on dedicate occasions, the ashtrays are designed to meet the expectations of the most pretentious ones. This pattern was first created in 1850 for the Rothschild family of Europe and is considered to be the epitome of hand painting on porcelain. Twelve different motifs portray a 19th century tale about Baroness Rothschild who lost her pearl necklace in the garden of her Vienna residence. Several days later it was found by her gardener, who saw birds playing with it in a tree. Both pieces are in perfect more to pristine condition, marked with blue Herend shield mark and numbered, NO chips, NO cracks and NO repairs, please see the pictures as they are part of the description. Dimensions: Length: 13,5 cm Width: 9 cm Height: 2 cm / Length: 11,2 cm Width: 7,5 cm Height: 1,7 cm The lot will be very carefully and safely packed ! With love and respect for the porcelain - “ The White Gold “