Pottery & porcelain
Zsolnay marks
“Zsolnay Pecs” appears among Zsolnay marks from Pécs. It was nationalized in 1948, regained independence in 1982 and was privatized in 1995.
- Products
- porcelain, stoneware, tableware
- Marks
- 13
Dated marks & timeline
13 marks
c. 1920–1929
Zsolnay Pecs Made in Hungary Hand- 1920s .
painted · Pécs, Hungary
Zsolnay Pecs Made in Hungary Hand-Painted 1920s mark.
About Zsolnay
Miklós Zsolnay established the ceramics factory in 1853. His son Vilmos joined in 1863 and developed international exhibition success, including a Paris grand prix in 1878. Stove-tile production began in 1886 and eosin wares in 1893. Vilmos's son Miklós took over in 1900. The factory became known for architectural ceramics. After wartime difficulties it was nationalized in 1948.
It lost independence in 1963, resumed use of the Zsolnay mark in 1974, became independent again in 1982 and was privatized in 1995. Miklos Zsolnay established the factory in 1853. His son Vilmos joined in 1863 and expanded its international reputation, including a Grand Prix at Paris in 1878. The factory developed stove tiles, eosin decoration and architectural ceramics. It was nationalized in 1948, regained independence in 1982 and was privatized in 1995.
Miklós Zsolnay established the factory in 1853. His son Vilmos joined in 1863 and expanded its international reputation, winning a Grand Prix at Paris in 1878. Tile production grew in the 1880s, and eosin wares were introduced in 1893. The firm was nationalized in 1948 and privatized in 1995.