The Vienna porcelain plaques in this pair are circular in form. Each plaque is contained within a fine ormolu frame and depicts a scene of historical interest. One plaque depicts Columbus landing at the port of Jalos in 1492-93, while the other portrays the coronation of Stephen the 1st of Hungary in 1000 CE. The paintings are executed in a fine, Renaissance style, with bold colours and precise brushstrokes employed by the artist.
The reverse of each plaque is inscribed with the subject in German, and the reverse of each is marked with the mark for Royal Vienna. The paintings are signed 'A. Hubert'.