Hey, Stella McCartney? It boggles the mind the designer items "made in Hungary!" It's not just goulash!
As you may have guessed from the title, this lens is about anything that is "made in Hungary." I personally wasn't "made in Hungary" or born there, but my grandfather was. In May 2004, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of traveling to Hungary and Romania to "trace my roots" to see my grandparents birth city. That is my inspiration for this particular lens.
When a person thinks of Hungary, probably the first thing that pops into his or her mind is goulash. But, when you think about Hungary, it's really "not just goulash;" it is so much more! How appropriate that the term "goulash" in English is occasionally used to mean any mixture of diverse things. That's what this lens is also about ... diverse things!
This lens has been a "labor of love" as I put a lot of passion into writing and compiling the data and hope you will find lots of helpful information if you are planning a trip to Hungary or want to buy something that is "made in Hungary."
This particular lens, "Made in Hungary," quickly became part of my trilogy of "made in" lenses when I next wrote a similar lens about all the designer brands that are "made in Romania." I quickly followed up those two made in lenses with my trilogy "Made in Poland" lens along with three different groups, Everything Eastern European, Everything Hungarian, and Everything Romanian!
In addition, I've written 2 additional "made in" lenses: "Made in Bulgaria" and "Made in Czech Republic." I hope you are able to take some time to check out all my "made in" lenses as they are jam-packed with a diversity of information sure to amaze you! You won't believe all the wonderful, recognizable designer brands which are made in Eastern European countries!
BTW, did you know that the Audi TT is made in Hungary?
A Pictorial of Old Hungary
Setting the mood for this lens!
These pictures are of old Hungary, Szatmar-Nemeti, which is known today as Satu Mare, Romania. I've included them as an introduction to my lens so that you can get in the mood for "made in Hungary!" I took these pictures when we traveled to Hungary and Romania in May, 2004. What an incredible experience this was and I'm happy to share my pictures with you. I hope you enjoy.
Hungarian Idol 2006 Winner - Magdi Ruzsa
"Made in Hungary" Name Brands
I'll bet you'd be pretty surprised to learn just how many brands are made in Hungary! I assembled the following list of branded items "made in Hungary" from active listings on eBay:Alba, American Girl, Ann Taylor, Baumler Avantgarde, BCBG Max Azria, Benetton, Berwin & Wolff, Bogner, Bonpoint, Breckenridge, Cerruti 1881, Christian Aujard, Coach, Cornell, CRISCA Escada, Dana Buchman, DKNY, Dries Van Noten, Earl Jean, Escada, Faconnable, Feraud, Harve Benard by Bernard Holtzman, Hess Frackmann, Innocence, International Scene, J. Crew, Josef Seibel, Kishi, Lacoste, Lanz of Salzburg, LaMax Alba, Laura Ashley, Laurel, Levi, Liz Claiborne, LL Bean, Louis Feraud, Marc Jeffries Bronze Collection, Margaret Godfrey, Mark Henri, Marni, Mondi, Oilily, Pez, Pleasant Company, Polo, Portland, Puma, Rene Lezard, Rockport Dresports, Rodier, Sonia Rykiel, Stafford, Stanley Blacker, Stella McCartney, Strenesse, Theo Miles, Thierry Mugler for Mugler Trademark, Think!, Vass, Zippo, and Zodiac.
Oh, and don't forget that the Audi TT is made in Hungary as well.
"Made in Hungary" found on eBay
It's not just Goulash!
The listings reflect a "goulash" of items: Collectibles (390), Pez, Keychains, Promo Glasses (317), Housewares & Kitchenware (11), Decorative Collectibles (8), Music (201), Records (140), CDs (56), Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop (184), Cards (183), Pottery & Glass (119), Clothing, Shoes & Accessories (108), DVDs & Movies (98), Home & Garden (86), Toys & Hobbies (38), Consumer Electronics (13), Dolls & Bears (13), Crafts (10), Books (9), Antiques (8), eBay Motors (8), Health & Beauty (8), Jewelry & Watches (8), Live Auctions (7), Sporting Goods (6), Business & Industrial (2), Computers & Networking (2), Musical Instruments (2), Cameras & Photo (1), Cell Phones (1).
Searching on Google for "Made in Hungary," you will get about 94,000 results. For Hungarian goulash you get about 352,000; Goulash = 2,240,000 and Hungarian = 126,000,000.
Check out below some of the "expected" and "unexpected" finds on eBay for "Made in Hungary."
Audi TT is "made in Hungary"
The Audi TT is a sports car produced by Audi since 1998 in Gyor, Hungary. The TT was first shown as a concept car at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show. The design is credited to J Mays and Freeman Thomas of Volkswagen's California design studio, with Martin Smith contributing to the award winning interior design. The TT name does not indicate "twin turbo" as is sometimes assumed. The car is named for the NSU TT, a small rear-engine model with a formidable racing pedigree that NSU produced in the 1960s and was based on the NSU Prinz, although the modern TT shares next to nothing with that model's design concepts. The NSU TT was, in turn, named for the famous Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) motorcycle races.
I've featured the Audi TT in my lens, The Best Roadsters Ever.
Audi TT goes vroom vroom .........................
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Hey Stella McCartney! It's "made in Hungary!"
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Did you know that these gorgeous, traditional and collectible dolls were handmade in Hungary? What a cool fabulous find these are!
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I've found that many well-known quality designers' jackets and blazers are handcrafted in Hungary.
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These are "Made in Hungary" that you'd expect to be "Made in Hungary"
- Coat of Arms Pin
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Coat of Arms Pin.
- Rubic Cube
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Rubic Cube.
- Gypsy Music
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Gypsy Music.
- Bride and Groom Dolls
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Bride and Groom Dolls.
- Embroidered Peasant Blouse
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Embroidered Peasant Blouse.
- Josef Seibel Shoes
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Josef Seibel Shoes.
- Hermann Beyer Bass
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Hermann Beyer Bass.
- Herend Fishnet Bunny
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Herend Fishnet Bunny.
- Zsolnay Vase
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Zsolnay Vase.
eBay Finds ~ The UNEXPECTED
These are "Made in Hungary" that you don't expect to be "Made in Hungary"
- Kermit Pez
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Kermit Pez Dispensers.
- Hemp Cord
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Hemp Cord.
- Leather Tissue Case
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Leather Tissue Case.
- Coach Handbag
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Coach Handbag.
- Laura Ashley Sundress
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Laura Ashley Sundress.
- Rockport Men's Shoes
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Rockport Men's Shoes.
- Calvin Klein Leather Jacket
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Calvin Klein Leather Jacket.
- Tungsram Tubes
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Tungsram Tubes.
- Thomas the Tank Car Clock
- Check out eBay to see if you can find: Thomas the Tank Car Clock.
An eBay Find: Coat of Arms Pin
The Expected for "Made in Hungary"
Beautiful Hungarian Coat of Arms Pin with Flag. Remember March 15, 1848.The coat of arms of Hungary was adopted in July 1990, after the end of the Socialist regime, although it has been used before, both with and without the crown, sometimes as part of a larger, more complex coat of arms, and many of its elements date back to the Middle Ages.
The most ancient element of the coat of arms is the patriarchal cross, which shows Byzantine influence.
The red and white stripes were the symbol of the House of Árpád and they were first used in the coat of arms in 1202 on a seal of King Imre.
Want to buy an official Hungary flag pin? Check out: Flag Pin.
An eBay Find: Kermit Pez
The Unexpected for "Made in Hungary"
Kermit the Frog, Ms. Piggy's Love, Pez Dispenser. U.S. Patent #4966305. Made in Hungary. This item was offered by an eBay seller who stated their address as Russiaville, Indiana. Initial bid amount of only $0.01.The word "PEZ" comes from the German word for peppermint, which is pfefferminz. You take the first, middle, and last letters of the German word - PfeffErminZ, put them together and you get "PEZ". PEZ was invented in 1927 in Vienna, Austria by a candyman named Edward Haas III.
It was an adult breath mint that he decided to market as an alternative for smoking. Haas Food Manufacturing Corporation of Vienna, Austria, was the first to sell PEZ candies. Pez dispensers have been made in and imported from Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, China, Hong Kong, Yugoslavia, and Slovenia.
Learn more about the history of the PezHeads Mailing List: http://www.pezlist.com/history.html.
Check out Kenai Pez Miniatures.
Pez at a glance
PEZ is the brand name of an Austrian candy, the pocket mechanical dispensers for such candy, and an abbreviation of PEZ Candy Inc. The candy takes the shape of pressed, dry, straight-edged blocks (15mm (3/8 inch) long, 8mm wide and 5mm high), with PEZ dispensers holding 12 pieces of PEZ candy.
The name PEZ was derived from the letters from the first, the middle and the end of the German word for peppermint, Pfefferminz, the first PEZ flavor.http://www.pez.com/USA/about-us/ PEZ was originally introduced in Austria, later exported, notably to the U.S., and eventually became available worldwide. The all-uppercase spelling of PEZ echoes the trademark's style of type on packaging and the dispensers themselves, drawn in perspective and looking as if the letters were built out of 44 brick-like PEZ candies (14 bricks in the P and 15 in each of the E and Z).
Despite the widespread recognition of the PEZ dispenser, the company considers itself to be primarily a candy company, producing over 3 billion candy bricks each year in the U.S. alone.http://www.pez.com/USA/about-us/ PEZ Dispensers are part of popular culture in many nations. Because of the large number of dispenser designs over the years, PEZ dispensers are collected by enthusiasts.
Searching to find Pez "made in Hungary" on eBay
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Rubik Cube in Container by Ideal Corp. 1981. Made in Hungary.Rubik's Cube is a mechanical puzzle invented in 1974 by the Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Erno Rubik. It is a plastic cube which comes in four different versions, the 2×2×2 ("Pocket Cube"), the 3×3×3, the 4×4×4 ("Rubik's Revenge"), and the 5×5×5 ("Professor's Cube").
Originally known as the Magic Cube, it was remanufactured and renamed Rubik's Cube in 1980 and released in the May of that year. It is said to be the world's biggest selling toy, with some 300 million Rubik's Cubes and imitations sold worldwide.
How to make a 3x3x3 Speedcube: http://www.speedcubing.com/ton/Speedcube/makinga.htm.
Check out Georges Helm's collection of Rubik's cubes and related puzzles.
Rubik's Cube at a glance
'Rubiks Cube' is a mechanical puzzle invented in 1974Rubiks Official Online Site by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ern? Rubik.
Originally called the "Magic Cube" by its inventor, this puzzle was renamed "Rubik's Cube" by Ideal Toys in 1980 and also won the 1980 German Game of the Year special award for Best Puzzle. It is said to be the world's best-selling toy, with over 300,000,000 Rubik's Cubes and imitations sold worldwide.Marshall, Ray. Squaring up to the Rubchallenge. icNewcastle. Retrieved August 15 2005.
In a typical Cube, each face is covered by nine stickers of one of six solid colours. When the puzzle is solved, each face of the Cube is a solid colour. The Cube celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2005, when a special edition Cube in a presentation box was released, featuring a sticker in the centre of the reflective face (which replaced the white face) with a "Rubik's Cube 1980-2005" logo.
The puzzle comes in four widely available versions: the 2×2×2 (Pocket Cube, also Mini Cube, Junior Cube, or Ice Cube), the 3×3×3 standard cube, the 4×4×4 (Rubik's Revenge, aka Master Cube), and the 5×5×5 (Professor's Cube). Larger sizes of the cubes, 6x6x6 (V-Cube 6) and 7x7x7 (V-Cube 7), are also available.
Searching for Rubik's Cube "made in Hungary" on eBay
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The Unexpected for "Made in Hungary"
New Beadsmith Hemp Cord Made in Hungary. This is a new spool of medium beadsmith 100% natural hemp cord 20 lb test strength. It measures approximately 300 ft (107 meters), long and 0.5 mm thick.Hemp is said historically to have over 25,000 diverse uses ranging from paints, printing inks, varnishes, paper, bibles, Government documents, bank notes, food, textiles (the original 'Levi's' jeans were made from Hemp cloth), canvas (artists canvases were used by the great masters) and building materials.
The plant is a prolific and sustainable environmental crop growing at any latitude from Norway to the Equator and can be grown easily in the U.K. with no Pesticides or Herbicides. Currently most raw materials are imported from China and Hungary.
Hempopotamus dyed twines are smooth polished Hungarian hemp twines which are available in 6 vibrant colours. Buy Hempopotamus.
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The Expected for "Made in Hungary"
Gypsy Music ~ Brand New Factory Sealed CD. Made in Hungary. PIROS RÓZSÁK BESZÉLGETNEK Kalmár Magda, Kovács Apollónia, Vörös Sári, Kalmár Pál, Radnai György Sallay Misi énekel, Rácz Béla muzsikál.Roma music is highly varied among the diverse communities of the Roma (aka Gypsies). Typically nomadic, Roma have long acted as wandering entertainers and tradesmen. Though no conclusive proof has been found, most historians believe that Roma are descended from an Indian people and migrated westward in several waves, probably all before 1000 AD.
Roma moved west from India, spreading throughout what is now Iran, Iraq, Armenia and other Middle Eastern countries. By 1050, Roma are believed to have been playing music in Constantinople. By the end of the 15th century, Roma lived in Bulgaria, Egypt, Romania, Hungary, Sudan, Greece and Serbia.
Check out the Gypsy Connection for gypsy music.
An eBay Find: Bride and Groom Dolls
The Expected for "Made in Hungary"
Hungary Bride and Groom 1950s Cloth Dolls Foreign #838726. 7.5" pair of Hungarian Bride and Groom. "They are all cloth with painted features, he has brown eyes and she has blue eyes; wonderful wedding costumes." These were offered by an eBay seller from Minster, Ohio.The traditional Hungarian bridal dress was very colorful and elaborately embroidered, very often with a flower motif. Three bright and vibrant colors were usually repeated in the bride's dress and in her large and elaborate headdress, which also included woven wheat as a symbol of fertility. Under the dress were many layers of underskirts.
Check out Ruby Lane for an authentic Hungarian papier mache, cloth doll.
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The Unexpected for "Made in Hungary"
Leather Tissue or Make Up Case Dark Pink New. Handmade in Hungary. This refined tissue or make up case can be your ultimate travel partner on a long trip or just any day of the week. One large compartment locks with a snap fastener and also has a pocket on the back. MSRP: $28.92.Surprisingly, it is quite easy to find a selection of leather items like these on eBay, the world's marketplace.
Buy beautiful handcrafted items that are handmade in Hungary by many different craftsmen and women.
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The Unexpected for "Made in Hungary"
Coach Black Smooth Leather Station Bag. 9" wide, 9 1/2" high, 2" deep without the front pocket. The interior is unlined natural suede. Coach creed inside states it was made in Hungary, L7U-5130.Coach handbags got its start when its founders--Miles and Lillian Cahn--noticed how distinctive the leather used in baseball gloves was and how well it lasted in spite of rough handling. So began Coach handbags in 1941 with their first refined leather bags, built to stand the test of time.
Six artisans began Coach in a loft in Manhattan, New York and the company has since stayed in New York in a larger location to allow for its expansion. Only the top 10% of quality leather is chosen to become a Coach handbag.
In 1960, Miles and Lillian Cahn, decided to create a retail collection. They asked Cashin to become their designer. Cashin was not able to join coach till 1962 due to various other obligations.
Cashin designed for Coach from 1962 to 1972. These 1970 design ideas are still carried on in some current Coach lines.
Sara Lee bought Coach in 1985. It operated as a division of the larger company until 19.5% of it was spun off in October 2000. Sara Lee decided to divest the rest of its Coach ownership the following year and the company became its own entity in April 2001.
Coach is not only made in the United States! Coach did start out in NYC but, as it expanded and grew, Coach took on outsourcing. Besides the U.S., Coach bags and accessories have been made in Costa Rica, Turkey, Mexico, Hungary, Italy, Dominican Republic and China.
An eBay Find: Coach Scooter
This is now my personal treasure!
When I spotted this Coach purse on eBay, I knew I just had to have it! It's now mine. You know why I bought it? Yes, that's right, because it "was handcrafted in Hungary."Luckily, this leather scooter bag is in EXCELLENT condition. I'd sure would have been disappointed if it wasn't as there was a bidding war for this item!
The seller states "it was purchased from a Coach store in Chicago." It bears the number "B7U-9893" which seems to coincide with other Coach products that have been handcrafted in Hungary.
I love the compactness of this bag; it's about 7" x 5-1/2" which makes it a good camera bag! In addition to a camera bag, I've been using this bag now as my football game day bag AND it actually was my purse of choice for our last European vacation to Prague and the Czech Republic. Kind of going full circle; you know, made in Hungary, and used in Czech Republic. Get it???
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The Expected for "Made in Hungary"
1930s Hand Embroidered Smocked Peasant Blouse from Hungary. Lovely old cotton voile peasant blouse has label that reads "Made in Hungary."Hungarian folk embroidery is a beautiful art, rich in design, color combination and stitches. There are over twenty folkloric regions in Hungary with individual folkart. The availability of textiles and threads influenced the colors, stitches and types of design, which identify the unique folklore of each region.
Check out authentic Hungarian world famous, Kalocsa embroidery patterns.
An eBay Find: Laura Ashley Sundress
The Unexpected for "Made in Hungary"
Laura Ashley Orange Daisy Cotton Sun Dress Sundress US 10, UK 14, EUR 40. Made in Hungary of 100% cotton. The print is yellow, white, and green daisies on a rich orange background with fabric that is soft and lightweight. The dress is styled with a fitted bodice.What I find a bit surprising is that I have been able to find many different Laura Ashley dresses that are made in Hungary and listed on eBay!
Check out this Laura Ashley, Made in Hungary, fabulous floral abstract sundress NWOT Size 10 UK 14 EUR 40 USA 10.
Buy: "Made in Hungary" Sundress
Laura Ashley Floral Abstract Sundress Size 10
Fabulous LAURA ASHLEY Floral Abstract Sundress NWOT Size USA 10 UK 14 EUR 40 USA 10 Made in Hungary!This gorgeous floral sleeveless sundress is so feminine. The fabric pattern has an abstract on canvas painted look. The flowers look like daisies and look hand drawn, with outlines. Beautiful colors of soft + medium + deep blues along with aqua, turquoise, and off white. It almost looks as though an artist has painted this dress.
The sweetheart neckline is a curved v-neck in front and back. A long back zipper makes it easy to get in and out of this cute little number. Flattering darts at front and back give a tailored look. The dropped waist has pretty piping and meets the full and flirty swing skirt bottom.
This lovely dress is 100% cotton and is lined in 100% polyester medium blue satiny fabric. The matching net petticoat is 100% nylon.
Size 10 -- Please check measurements for accurate fit: Chest: 37" Waist: ~32" Drop Waist: ~36" Hips: Full Length: 35".
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An eBay Find: Josef Seibel Shoes
The Expected for "Made in Hungary"
Josef Seibel Ladies Leather Shoes Size US 9 EUR 40. The shoes were made in Hungary; the sole which was made in Italy. These quality made shoes are made of leather and feature a nice nonslip sole. The shoes are accented with a floral trim. Great for hiking or walking.Today, this family held shoe company is run by a fourth generation family member of Carl-August Seibel. The same basic philosophies of premium quality in materials, the best workmanship, and comfort have been observed through the many years of manufacturing. These main principals have helped Josef Seibel become known worldwide as "The European Comfort Shoe."
Hey, check out Imelda's Closet for Josef Seibel shoes.
Searching to find Josef Seibel "made in Hungary" on eBay
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The Unexpected for "Made in Hungary"
Dresports by ROCKPORT Brown Leather Men's Oxfords Size 13N. They are brown with leather uppers. Made in Hungary. They retail in stores for $110.00.In 2000, of European manufacturers, the largest producer of leather footwear was Romania (64 million pairs), followed by Poland (57 million), Hungary (13 million), the Czech Republic (10 million), and Slovakia (9 million).
In terms of international trade in 2000, the main exporting country was Romania (44 million pairs), followed by Poland (30 million), Hungary (23 million), Slovakia (17 million) and the Czech Republic (12 million). The largest importing country was Poland (108 million pairs), followed by Hungary (57 million) and the Czech Republic (31 million).
Buy a pair of Rockports from Zappos.
An eBay Find: Hermann Beyer Bass
The Expected for "Made in Hungary"
3/4 Hermann Beyer Bass with Case & Bow. Made in Hungary, this instrument was finished and set up in the USA. This was the highest priced of all "made in Hungary" items being offered on eBay, listed at $995.95.Stringed instruments have been made in Hungary for several centuries. The first violin maker in Hungary who is known through archival sources to have existed was Ádám Bessler, town bugler of Kassa and Eperjes between 1649 and 1684.
19th-century Hungarian instrument makers included Lajos Beregszászy, Sámuel Nemessányi, János Stowasser, Max Pliverics, Ferenc Kaiml, and Vencel József Schunda.
In the 1930s and '40s there were factories and workshop in Hungary, such as Angster's manufactory in Pécs, the workshops of Sternberg, Mogyoróssy and Reményi. In the second half of the 20th century, only minor instrument-making workshops are known, although a violin factory was set up in Szeged.
Learn more about the history of stringed instruments.
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The Unexpected for "Made in Hungary"
Calvin Klein Black Leather Men's Jacket Coat Size Medium NR. This jacket is lightweight and zips up the front. Made in Hungary. It also smells faintly of men's cologne.Calvin Klein was born November 19, 1942 in New York. Interestingly enough, his merchant father emigrated from Hungary to the United States. He was not enthused with Calvin's ambition to become a fashion designer, but he provided the best education for him. Klein, who designed women's coats at first, made it to the cover page of Vogue in 1969 for the first time.
Buy a handmade in Hungary, napa leather jacket.
An eBay Find: Herend Fishnet Bunny
The Expected for "Made in Hungary"
Herend Miniature Rabbit in Blue Fishnet. Porcelain figurine from the Bunny Collection. Trimmed in 24k gold Size: 2 1/4" H Product ID: 5338/VHB. Full Herend Hungary Handpainted Logo. MSRP $70.00.Herend is a small town in Hungary, near the city of Veszprém. Porcelain manufacturing at Herend began in 1826 by Vince Stingl as an earthenware factory. Stingl run out of funds and went bankrupt, turning the factory over to his creditor Mór Fischer. He was the one to establish its future fame, so that soon after it was leading the list of factories in Veszprém county.
The Andelson Collection of Santos figures and other fine decorative arts has featured many Herend items on auction.
Herend at a glance
Herend is a small town in Hungary (Europe), near the city of Veszprém.
Most famous for its long tradition of excellent porcelain manufacturing.
The history of the town goes back into Roman times, indicated by the findings near the precincts of the town, while in the middle ages a few villages occupied the area where the current town stands. After the Ottoman Turkish administration of Hungary, the then-village was largely emptied, but the Barren of Herend was repopulated between 1764 and 1847.
Searching for Herend "made in Hungary" on eBay
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The Unexpected for "Made in Hungary"
04 x ECC 83 TUNGSRAM NOS, NIB #03. These were offered by a seller from Vietnam, with 100% positive feedback, and registered Sep-13-05."You are bidding a match quad (04 tubes). ECC 83 TUNGSRAM, made in Hungary in 1970s, NOS, NIB. I tested them on TV-7, good quality. I also tested on my phono box and gave very good sound."
Tubemonger carries fine European and American NOS tubes.
An eBay Find: Zsolnay Vase
The Expected for "Made in Hungary"
Vilmós Zsolnay, Pécs. Vase, c. 1918. This was a live auction item from Munich, Germany, with an opening bid of EUR 500.00 (Approximately US $601.70). The estimated selling price was: EUR 500.00 - EUR 600.00. Light brown earthenware, polychrome eosine glazing with lustre. Marked: Seal mark, paint mark Zsolnay Pécs.Zsolnay is one of the most unique and renown manufacturer of Hungarian fine porcelain, and porcelain products such as art tiles, in the world today. It is located in Pécs, in SW Hungary.
Check out the exhibition of Zsolnay at the Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Museum.
Searching for Zsolnay "made in Hungary" on eBay
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The Unexpected for "Made in Hungary"
Thomas the Tank Car Child's Wind-up Alarm Clock, Heinemann Ltd. Made in Hungary.This cute clock and its alarm are in good working condition. On the front on the bottom it says William Heinemann Ltd. 1984, 1986, Britt Alcott Thomas Ltd. 1984, 1986. Under the front of the train it says House Martin; on the back is stamped Hungary.
Hungarian clockmakers have gained a reputation for precision in clockmaking over the years.
Buy a Hungarian replica of a Vienese clock.
Searching for a clock "made in Hungary" on eBay
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Kalaka Blue Denim Mules Sz 9
Ultra Fashionable & Oh So Stylish Mules / Slides by Kalaka. Size 9 (39 European) Medium. The "Kalaka" brand name is in red print with two hearts at either side of the name.These are so sexy with silver grommets and a
unique adjustable buckle band across the top of the mules. I bought them at an exclusive fashion boutique in Budapest, Hungary on my European vacation last May. Original price: $100 USD.
Pointed toe. The inside looks like it is entirely leather! Heel: 3-1/8" high. The heel has a leather look.
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Hungary (; ; ), officially in English the Republic of Hungary (Magyar Köztársaság , literally Magyar (Hungarian) Republic), is a landlocked country in the Carpathian Basin of Central Europe, bordered by Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. Its capital is Budapest. Hungary is a member of OECD, NATO, EU and a Schengen state. The official language is Hungarian (also known as Magyar), which forms part of the Finno-Ugric family. It is one of the four official languages of the European Union that is not of Indo-European origin.
Following a Celtic (after c. 450 BC) and a Roman (9 BC - c. 4th century) period, the foundation of Hungary was laid in the late Ninth Century by the Magyar chieftain Árpád, whose great grandson István ascended to the throne with a crown sent from Rome in 1000. The Kingdom of Hungary existed with minor interruptions for almost 950 years, and at various points was regarded as one of the cultural centers of the Western world. It was succeeded by a Communist era (1947-1989) during which Hungary gained widespread international attention regarding the Revolution of 1956 and the seminal move of opening its border with Austria in 1989, thus accelerating the collapse of the Eastern Bloc. The present form of government is parliamentary republic (since 1989). Hungary's current goal is to become a developed country by IMF standards, having become already developed by most traditional measures, including GDP and HDIMicrosoft Word - NHDP_HU_NSRF_en_r1.doc (world ranking 36th and rising). The country's first ever term of EU presidency is due in 2011[http://www.budapesttimes.hu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2566&Itemid=168 The Budapest Times - Hungary?s leading English Language source for daily news - Parties discuss preparations for Hungary's EU presidency in 2011].
Hungary was one of the 15 most popular tourist destinations in the world in the past decadeIndex - Miért menjünk Magyarországra? Miért menjünk Szlovákiába?http://www.mth.gov.hu/download.php?ctag=download&docID=185, with a capital regarded as one of the most beautiful in the worldhttp://whc.unesco.org/archive/advisory_body_evaluation/400bis.pdfBudapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports. Despite its relatively small size, the country is home to numerous
World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Biosphere reserves, the second largest thermal lake in the world (Lake Hévíz), the largest lake in Central Europe (Lake Balaton), and the largest natural grassland in Europe (Hortobágy).
Brief History & Overview of Hungary
The Country of the Magyars
Magyar Köztársaság or Hungary (Magyarország) is a landlocked country. It had been a seaside country before the Treaty of Trianon, in Central Europe, bordered by Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Croatia and Slovenia. It is known locally as the Country of the Magyars.In the time of the Roman Empire, the Romans called the region Pannonia (west from the Danube river). After Rome fell under the Germanic tribes migration and Carpians' pressure, the Migration Period continued bringing many invaders. First came the Huns, who built up a powerful empire under Attila.
The name "Hungary" may be influenced by the name of the Hun people, although it probably comes from the name of a later, 7th century Turkic alliance called Onogur. After the Hunnish rule faded, the other Germanic tribes Lombards and Gepids ruled in Pannonia for about 100 years, during which the Slavic tribes also began migrating south.
In the 560s, these were supplanted by the Avars who would maintain their supremacy of the land for over two centuries. The Franks under Charlemagne from the west and the Bulgars from the southeast finally managed to overthrow the Avars in the early 9th century. Soon after, the Franks retreated, and the Slavonic kingdom of Great Moravia and the Balaton Principality controlled much of Pannonia until the end of the century. Finally, the Magyars migrated to Hungary in the late 9th century.
The country of Hungary isn't very big geographically; some 107 Hungaries would fit inside Canada. It has 111 people per sq. kilometer which is much higher than Canada at 3.1.
The climate and weather of Hungary is quite similar to that of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Hungary enjoys lots of fresh produce in summer from fruits and vegetables to wheat crops.
Hungary: From Ninth Century Origins to the 1956 Uprising
by C.A. Macartney
Hungary: From Ninth Century Origins to the 1956 Uprising
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The 1956 Hungarian Revolution
Imre Nagy was executed on June 16, 1958.
At 4:15 a.m. on November 4, 1956, Soviet forces launched a major attack on Hungary aimed at crushing the national uprising that began 12 days earlier. At 5:20 a.m., Hungarian Prime Minister Imre Nagy announced the invasion to the nation in a grim, 35-second broadcast, declaring: "Our troops are fighting. The Government