Zsolnay Porcelain Pompadour Clock - Cobalt Blue Gilt Floral Plate

Height: 10.5″ (26.25cm)
Width: 10.5″ (26.25cm)
Length: 2″ (5cm)
Diameter: 10.5″ (26.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1990

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This Zsolnay Porcelain Pompadour clock is…

Height: 10.5″ (26.25cm)
Width: 10.5″ (26.25cm)
Length: 2″ (5cm)
Diameter: 10.5″ (26.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1990

Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This Zsolnay Porcelain Pompadour clock is a plate-style timepiece from 1990, dressed in deep cobalt blue with gilt floral sprigs and scrolling rococo edges. The white center carries warm red numerals and dotted borders, finished with ornate gold-tone hands that give it a graceful, old-world look. Perched on a matching metal stand, it works as a mantel accent or a shelf focal point, more decorative art than everyday alarm clock. The glaze is glossy, the colors are rich, and it presents in well-kept vintage condition with only light, honest signs of age that add charm rather than distract.

Zsolnay, founded in 1853 in Pécs, Hungary, built its name on refined porcelain, hand painting, and inventive glazes like the famed eosin iridescence. While this piece isn’t eosin, the cobalt-and-gold palette is classic Zsolnay and ties to their long tradition of luxurious table and decorative wares. The Pompadour line nods to eighteenth‑century French rococo, with playful curves, florals, and gilding inspired by elegance. Look for the five‑tower Zsolnay mark on the back to confirm origin. Late twentieth‑century examples show the factory’s quality after decades of state ownership. Collectors prize gilding and clean faces. Dust gently and keep moisture away from the movement.