THUN MAJOLICA (Thun ceramics)

Thun majolica is a type of souvenir art that consists of Swiss ceramics (pottery) from the Thun (Thoune) area, in particular Heimberg and Steffisburg, from the time around 1900.

These ceramics are not majolica in the technical sense. Instead of Thun majolica, it was also referred to as Thun ceramics or Parisian ware. There are wall plates with oil paintings in the mirror (picture plates) and oriental patterns on the rims, which serve as a frame, with edelweiss flowers depicted instead of pomegranates for example. The oil paintings are often vedute, which is why they are also referred to as veduta plates. There are also vases, bowls and cups in this style, such as an edelweiss dish or dishes with the typical owl pattern.

Below you will find pieces that belong to Thun majolica or at least to the Thun majolica style. Not all pieces that look like Thun majolica actually come from the Thun region.