Herend Blue Garland PBG Model 1173 Handled 12-Inch Chop Plate Round Serving Platter

Made in Hungary c. 1960-1980.

Discontinued.

Approximately 1 1/4" High x 13" Long from handle to handle x 12" Diameter.

Elegant Herend hand-painted porcelain 12-inch handled chop plate / round serving platter, model 1173, in the delicate Blue Garland (PBG) pattern.

The broad, gently scalloped round dish features an elaborate molded relief border, scattered blue blossoms in the well, and trailing blue floral garlands joined by fine pink lines and fresh green leaves around the rim.

The two spectacular applied handles are sculpted as curling green branches with leaves and pink accents.

Fine gilding traces the shaped rim.

Made by the renowned Herend porcelain manufactory in Hungary.

The underside bears the blue Herend Hungary Handpainted factory back stamp and the hand-applied designation 1173 / PBG, with an additional decorator or production code 151. 

Excellent vintage condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. The delicate applied green vine handles, leaves, and floral decoration are intact, and the gilded edging is well preserved.