Wonderful Hungarian dinner plate in the famous "Victoria" pattern by the Herend Porcelain Company, circa 1860. This is one of many pieces that was part of the George Ware Collection. George Ware worked as an agricultural and educational adviser in the American Zone of Germany following World War II. His extensive Meissen collection was donated to the Smithsonian upon his retirement as well as many other porcelain collections donated to other institutions. His book has been a major so ...click for details
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