Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2″ (5cm)
Width: 10″ (25cm)
Length: 10″ (25cm)
Diameter: 10″ (25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980
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Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2″ (5cm)
Width: 10″ (25cm)
Length: 10″ (25cm)
Diameter: 10″ (25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980
Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This is a Zsolnay Cobalt Blue Gilt Porcelain Plate Mantel Clock in Rococo floral style, made in 1980 and kept in near mint condition. The deep cobalt rim carries delicate gold scrolls around a clean white dial. Bold Arabic numerals and ornate black hands make it easy to read, while a red sweep second adds a lively touch. The scalloped edge and subtle gilding catch the light, and the clock rests on a small gilt stand ideal for a mantel or sideboard. A quiet, battery‑powered quartz movement sits behind the plate, and the decoration looks crisp with minimal signs of handling.
Zsolnay, founded in 1853 in Pécs, Hungary, is loved for refined porcelain, rich cobalt palettes, and hand‑applied gold. The company’s five‑tower backstamp is its signature, and late‑century exports like these plate clocks mix traditional decoration with reliable quartz works for everyday use. Rococo revival motifs and gilt accents were often screen‑printed then finished by hand, sometimes with real gold. Collectors look for sharp gilding, clean transfers, a sturdy stand, and a clear factory mark. Care is simple: dust with a soft cloth, avoid abrasives and soaking, and keep it out of harsh sunlight to preserve the blue and gold.
