How do you identify a Herend?

How do you identify a Herend?

Herend has a marking system to keep track of the different items. On the bottom of every Herend porcelain product, you can see a Herend trademark. This is the Unique ID of the product. It doesn’t matter if you have an old or a new product because with this number you can identify, reference, or re-order the product.

What is Herend made of?

Herend products are made from hard-paste porcelain using a mixture of kaolin, feldspar and quartz. After cleaning, decorating and drying, the porcelain is first fired at 830 degrees Celsius. The fired pieces are then immersed in a glaze and fired again, this time at 1410 degrees Celsius.

Why are Herend figurines so expensive?

The value of Herend porcelain is mainly due to the labor invested in the products, the highly-qualified craftsmen, the love for the profession and the manufactory character of molding a painting. Herend brand name and the image of the Manufactory add a lot to the value of the products.

Is Herend Porcelain still made?

Herend Porcelain Manufactory Many of its classic patterns are still in production. After the fall of communism in Hungary the factory was privatised and is now 75% owned by its management and workers, exporting to over 60 countries of the world.

Where is Herend china from?

The Herend Porcelain Manufactory was founded in 1826 by Vince Stingl in the village of Herend near Lake Balaton.

How do you read a Herend mark?

“Herend Hungary 125 Eves 1839” 125th anniversary mark used in 1964. Herend porcelain so called ‘student mark’ used on third quality items painted by students. Herend mark used mostly in 1950s. 1915 – 1930 Hungary Herend mark….Porcelain and pottery marks – Herend marks.