Majolica is a trade name first used in England by the Minton Pottery, and later by others including Wedgwood, Copeland, George Jones, and in Australia by John Campbell and Bendigo Pottery. A large quantity of majolica was also produced in England and Europe that is unmarked, or was made by minor manufacturers.

Majolica is an earthenware pottery decorated with a clear lead glaze and is characterised by vivid colour and a high gloss finish.

It was first introduced in England by Minton at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 as "Palissy ware", named after the inventor, the 16th century French potter Bernard Palissy, (c 1510 - c 1589) and also another type of earthenware coloured by an opaque glaze, which it called "Majolica Ware", the name derived from the Italian maiolica ware. However over time the name "Palissy Ware" was dropped and the wares became known as "Majolica". To add more...

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Antique English Majolica bird serving tray, possibly by George…

1870 English Majolica Bird Serving Tray by George Jones

Antique English Majolica bird serving tray, possibly by George Jones, circa 1870

Two Puigdemont Spanish art pottery bowls, decorated in majolica…

Puigdemont Fish Bowls

Two Puigdemont Spanish art pottery bowls, decorated in majolica glazes and sponge work with individual fish, incised marks to back. Largest diameter 31.5 cm

Large Majolica Portuguese rooster & hen figures standing 40 cm…

Pair of Majolica Portuguese Rooster & Hen Figures

Large Majolica Portuguese rooster & hen figures standing 40 cm high & 50 cm high (2)

Vintage French Majolica rabbit tureen. Height 20 cm

French Majolica Rabbit Tureen - Vintage

Vintage French Majolica rabbit tureen. Height 20 cm

Art Nouveau Majolica desk tidy numbered 8155, with an internal…

Majolica Desk Tidy with Picture Frame

Art Nouveau Majolica desk tidy numbered 8155, with an internal picture frame. Dimensions 23 x 28 cm

An antique Majolica vase with the figure of a stork, late…

Majolica Stork Vase with Frog

An antique Majolica vase with the figure of a stork, late 19th/early 20th century, the vase in the form of rush leaves, the stork with a frog on its bill. Height 63 cm

A pair of Italian majolica flattened ovoid vases signed Farina,…

Farina Majolica Vases, Firenza 1882

A pair of Italian majolica flattened ovoid vases signed Farina, Firenza, dated 1882 93 cm high, approximately 50 cm wide

Green Majolica fish vase

Majolica Fish Vase in Green

Green Majolica fish vase

Antique French Art Nouveau majolica three piece vase &…

French Art Nouveau Majolica Vase & Garniture Set

Antique French Art Nouveau majolica three piece vase & garnature (3)

French majolica cache pot

French Majolica Cache Pot

French majolica cache pot

French Majolica Cache pot

French Majolica Pot

French Majolica Cache pot

Antique Majolica jardinere stand in the form of a scrolling…

Majolica Dolphin Jardiniere Stand - 57cm

Antique Majolica jardinere stand in the form of a scrolling dolphin, 57 cm high

A large 17th century style Italian Majolica urn vase the two…

17th Century Italian Majolica Urn Vase with Mythical Motifs

A large 17th century style Italian Majolica urn vase the two handles formed by coiled & entwined snakes above two satyr masks to a fat baluster body on circular footed base. Finely painted with mythical dragons, cherubs, dolphin and fish around two…

Minton Victorian Majolica figural salt from the Estate of the…

Victorian Majolica Lady Salt with Basket

Minton Victorian Majolica figural salt from the Estate of the late Eric Dare, depicting a lady with basket height 20 cm

Large French Majolica vase, approx. height 23 cm, length 40 cm

French Majolica Vase - 23cm Height, 40cm Length

Large French Majolica vase, approx. height 23 cm, length 40 cm

Antique Majolica rabbit lidded tureen

Majolica Rabbit Tureen with Lid

Antique Majolica rabbit lidded tureen

Antique majolica breakfast cup and saucer

Antique Majolica Breakfast Set

Antique majolica breakfast cup and saucer

A late 19th century Majolica ovoid 'Bird's Nest' vase. (a/f)…

Majolica Bird's Nest Vase, Late 19th Century (a/f)

A late 19th century Majolica ovoid 'Bird's Nest' vase. (a/f) height 23 cm.

Antique Majolica frog tray

Majolica Frog Tray

Antique Majolica frog tray

Antique French Majolica asparagus service including the tray…

French Majolica Asparagus Tray Set

Antique French Majolica asparagus service including the tray (13)

A pair of late 19th early 20th century leaf & flower moulded…

Majolica Leaf & Flower Cups and Saucers

A pair of late 19th early 20th century leaf & flower moulded Majolica cups and saucers

Antique French Majolica pot, approx 22 cm high, 33 cm wide

French Majolica Pot - Antique

Antique French Majolica pot, approx 22 cm high, 33 cm wide

Pair of majolica pottery lidded game tureens, approx. 31 cm…

Majolica Pottery Game Tureens with Lids (Pair)

Pair of majolica pottery lidded game tureens, approx. 31 cm long (2)

19th century Majolica two-handled covered vase

Majolica Covered Vase with Handles

19th century Majolica two-handled covered vase

French majolica asparagus service

Majolica Asparagus Set

French majolica asparagus service

Antique German majolica figural lamp base in the form of a…

German Majolica Water Carrier Lamp Base

Antique German majolica figural lamp base in the form of a water carrier. Measures 46 cm tall.

Antique French Majolica pot, approx 22 cm high, 26 cm diameter

Antique French Majolica Pot - 22cm x 26cm

Antique French Majolica pot, approx 22 cm high, 26 cm diameter

A Continental Majolica extravaganza, mid 19th century A/F

Majolica Marvels: 19th Century Continental Collection (A/F)

A Continental Majolica extravaganza, mid 19th century A/F

A large Minton Majolica cobalt blue glazed triple cherub…

Majolica Cherub Vase with Cobalt Glaze

A large Minton Majolica cobalt blue glazed triple cherub vase/centrepiece, approx 43 cm high

Antique Majolica mythical beast vase, with early restoration to…

Mythical Beast Majolica Vase with Restoration

Antique Majolica mythical beast vase, with early restoration to the right foot. Approx 19 cm high, 32 cm long

Majolica blackamoor figure holding a card cushion, approx 110…

Majolica Blackamoor Card Holder

Majolica blackamoor figure holding a card cushion, approx 110 cm x 24 cm

Three piece antique French Majolica garniture set, phoenix…

French Majolica Garniture Set with Phoenix Handles and Floral Decoration

Three piece antique French Majolica garniture set, phoenix handles and floral decoration, approx 33 cm high and shorter (3)

Large pair of Majolica vases, each mounted with a pair of…

Majolica Vases with Eagle Mounts

Large pair of Majolica vases, each mounted with a pair of Eagles, the necks of collared stiff leaves, with large acanthus leaves to the bases, each approx 50 cm high (2)

Antique Majolica Tea service, with cat handle to tea pot, as…

Majolica Cat Handled Tea Set

Antique Majolica Tea service, with cat handle to tea pot, as inspected

English majolica stand with 3 dolphin feet, as inspected, width…

Majolica Stand with Dolphin Feet (8 words)

English majolica stand with 3 dolphin feet, as inspected, width approx 22 cm

19th century Majolica vase of decorative form

Majolica Decorative Vase

19th century Majolica vase of decorative form

19th century glazed majolica antique bottle/flask with embossed…

Antique Embossed Majolica Bottle/Flask (19th Century)

19th century glazed majolica antique bottle/flask with embossed decoration, approx 20 cm high

Gwenda McDougall, The Majolica Elephant, from the Auricula…

Majolica Elephant

Gwenda McDougall, The Majolica Elephant, from the Auricula series, mixed media on paper 51 cm x 40 cm

Majolica dwarf rose bowl

Majolica Rose Bowl for Dwarfs

Majolica dwarf rose bowl

Majolica figurine vase

Majolica Figurine Vase

Majolica figurine vase

French majolica wall pocket in the form of a leaf and bow,…

Majolica Leaf Wall Pocket with Bow - 23cm

French majolica wall pocket in the form of a leaf and bow, approx 23 cm high

French majolica acorn and oak leaf wall pocket, approx 25 cm…

Majolica Oak Leaf Wall Pocket, 25cm

French majolica acorn and oak leaf wall pocket, approx 25 cm high

China majolica asparagus box, approx 12 cm high, 17 cm long

Chinese Majolica Asparagus Box

China majolica asparagus box, approx 12 cm high, 17 cm long

Italian Majolica pottery urn, decorated with all over geometric…

Italian Majolica Urn with Geometric Cube Pattern

Italian Majolica pottery urn, decorated with all over geometric cube pattern, height 65 cm

Italian Majolica pottery twin handled urn, decorated with all…

Fruit Pattern Majolica Urn (70cm)

Italian Majolica pottery twin handled urn, decorated with all over pattern of fruit, height 70 cm

Pair of French majolica vases with applied decoration of…

Floral Majolica Vases - 53 cm

Pair of French majolica vases with applied decoration of flowers, approx 53 cm

Twin handled antique majolica vase with rope styled decoration…

Antique Majolica Vase with Rope and Birds Decoration

Twin handled antique majolica vase with rope styled decoration and birds, approx 29 cm high

19th century majolica 5 piece eggcup set. Four eggcups in…

19th Century Majolica Eggcup Set with Fitted Carrier

19th century majolica 5 piece eggcup set. Four eggcups in fitted carrier. Faux wood decoration. Hairline to one eggcup, & restored handle. Height 13 cm (each)

Majolica shoe shaped vase, Qld, repaired 1896

Majolica Shoe Vase, Qld, Repaired 1896

Majolica shoe shaped vase, Qld, repaired 1896

Antique 19th century French majolica fountain by Fives Lille,…

French Majolica Fountain by Fives Lille, 19th Century

Antique 19th century French majolica fountain by Fives Lille, richly decorated in turquoise, cobalt blue, browns and creams, impressed mark. Approx 122 cm high, 46 cm wide

Antique majolica circular boss ceiling hanging light, approx 39…

Circular Antique Majolica Ceiling Light - 39cm Diameter

Antique majolica circular boss ceiling hanging light, approx 39 cm dia

Antique French Majolica pot, approx 24 cm high, 28 cm dia

French Majolica Pot - Antique

Antique French Majolica pot, approx 24 cm high, 28 cm dia

Majolica style twin handled vase, approx 25 cm high

Majolica Twin Handle Vase - 25cm

Majolica style twin handled vase, approx 25 cm high

A rare majolica glaze basket, attributed to Rupert Campbell,…

Majolica Glaze Basket by Rupert Campbell, 1911

A rare majolica glaze basket, attributed to Rupert Campbell, marked with initials R. J. C. and dated 1/12/11, 16 cm high

Antique French majolica bowl, stamped to base Emaux de Longwy

French Majolica Bowl by Emaux de Longwy

Antique French majolica bowl, stamped to base Emaux de Longwy

Antique French Majolica twin handled pot, approx 21 cm high, 26…

French Majolica Twin Handled Pot - Antique

Antique French Majolica twin handled pot, approx 21 cm high, 26 cm wide, 17 cm diameter

French Majolica twin handled pot with applied flower decoration,…

French Majolica Flower Pot with Twin Handles

French Majolica twin handled pot with applied flower decoration, approx 14 cm high, 26 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Venetian Majolica vase or 'Vaso a Palla' 16th/17th century, of…

16th/17th Century Venetian Majolica Portrait Vase

Venetian Majolica vase or 'Vaso a Palla' 16th/17th century, of globular form, painted with a portrait of a bearded man, the reverse with a lady wearing a French hood, on a blue ground with scrolling foliage and flowers. Height 37 cm

Florenz wall pocket carved body to simulate wooden log, with…

Majolica Glazed Wall Pocket with Gum Nut and Leaves

Florenz wall pocket carved body to simulate wooden log, with applied gum nut and gum leaves, majolica glaze, back incised 'Florenz 94', length 19 cm

Continental majolica inkstand

Majolica Inkstand

Continental majolica inkstand

Antique Majolica circular ceiling boss hanging light, approx 39…

Majolica Ceiling Light - 39cm Diameter

Antique Majolica circular ceiling boss hanging light, approx 39 cm diameter

An earthenware Majolica horse, mid 20th century, in a rich egg…

Majolica Horse in Egg & Spinach Glaze

An earthenware Majolica horse, mid 20th century, in a rich egg and spinach glaze, the prancing and taut caparisoned horse upon a rectangular base; unmarked except for painted numerals underside. Height 40 cm. Width 37 cm. Depth 14 cm

Pair of Majolica pottery elephant stools, each approx 54 cm…

Majolica Elephant Stools (Pair)

Pair of Majolica pottery elephant stools, each approx 54 cm high (2)

French antique Majolica pot with applied flower decoration,…

Antique French Majolica Pot with Flower Decoration

French antique Majolica pot with applied flower decoration, approx 16 cm high, 18 cm diameter

Majolica boat shaped urn vase decorated with sea horses

Sea Horse Majolica Urn Vase

Majolica boat shaped urn vase decorated with sea horses

A rare Austrian majolica glazed Gmunder figure of a parrot,…

Majolica Parrot Figure by Michael Powolny, Gmunder, Austria

A rare Austrian majolica glazed Gmunder figure of a parrot, designed by Michael Powolny, circa 1920, stamped Gmunder and model no. 886. 26.5 cm high

Belgium majolica basket form tureen with mushroom finale,…

Belgium Majolica Mushroom Tureen with Basket Form

Belgium majolica basket form tureen with mushroom finale, approx 15 cm high, 38 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Antique French Majolica tulip, iris and lotus epergne form vase,…

French Majolica Epergne Vase with Tulips, Iris, and Lotus

Antique French Majolica tulip, iris and lotus epergne form vase, approx 44 cm high

Majolica style plinth, with incised decoration, 68 cm high…

Majolica Incised Plinth, 68cm High

Majolica style plinth, with incised decoration, 68 cm high approx

A Majolica pottery basket with four cup set 14 cm

Majolica Basket & Cup Set - 14 cm

A Majolica pottery basket with four cup set 14 cm

A green Majolica lotus bowl, in a rich emerald green glaze, the…

Emerald Green Majolica Lotus Bowl with Feet

A green Majolica lotus bowl, in a rich emerald green glaze, the lobed and moulded bowl with four looped, feet height 7 cm. Length 20 cm. Width 17.5 cm

Large old majolica urn decorated in relief with fruiting grape…

Fruiting Grape Vine Majolica Urn (56 cm)

Large old majolica urn decorated in relief with fruiting grape vines, approx 56 cm high

Pair of antique French twin handled majolica vases, approx 36…

Antique French Twin Handled Majolica Vases (Pair)

Pair of antique French twin handled majolica vases, approx 36 cm high (A/F) (2)

Large antique majolica planter on three feet, decorated with…

Antique Majolica Planter with Deer & Trees Relief Decoration

Large antique majolica planter on three feet, decorated with deer & trees in relief, 39 cm high approx., As inspected.

A 19th century Majolica Stork flower stand, Joseph Holdcroft,…

Holdcroft Majolica Stork Flower Stand

A 19th century Majolica Stork flower stand, Joseph Holdcroft, modelled as a stork perched on one leg with an eel in beak, impressed J. Holdcroft to base, (occasional chips), 82 cm high. Reference: illustrated in Majolica: a complete history and…

Antique French majolica pot, approx 17 cm high, 16 cm diameter

French Majolica Pot - Antique Beauty

Antique French majolica pot, approx 17 cm high, 16 cm diameter

A glazed earthenware majolica boar head, 10 cm high, 18 cm wide

Majolica Boar Head: Glazed Earthenware Masterpiece

A glazed earthenware majolica boar head, 10 cm high, 18 cm wide

Pair of French 19th century Majolica basket form vases basket…

French Majolica Crab Vase Pair

Pair of French 19th century Majolica basket form vases basket weave form with mustard glaze applied crabs to neck 32 cm (height)

Pair of antique Majolica floral green ground twin handled…

Antique French Majolica Floral Vases (Pair)

Pair of antique Majolica floral green ground twin handled French vases, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Barbotine Majolica flower decorated vase circa 1900. Condition,…

Majolica Flower Vase, 1900

Barbotine Majolica flower decorated vase circa 1900. Condition, good, some crazing. Height 48 cm

English antique Majolica cobalt blue cheese Keeper having…

Antique Cobalt Blue Cheese Keeper with Rope Motifs

English antique Majolica cobalt blue cheese Keeper having repeating rope & fern motifs & a branch handle. Condition, fair, some age related wear & chips. Height 23.5 cm

English antique Majolica cobalt glazed sardine box with swan…

Antique Majolica Cobalt Glazed Sardine Box with Swan Finial

English antique Majolica cobalt glazed sardine box with swan finial to lid. Condition, fair, some restoration. Dimensions 17 x 13 cm

English antique Majolica Corn decorated bread tray decorated…

Corn Majolica Bread Tray - Antique

English antique Majolica Corn decorated bread tray decorated with four corn cobs on a lattice form base with a corn leaf border. Condition, good to fair, minor hairline & two minor early chips. Length 34 cm

English antique Majolica triple Stork stemmed cake stand with…

Antique Majolica Stork Cake Stand with Swan Base

English antique Majolica triple Stork stemmed cake stand with waterlily design top with a three swan modelled base, unmarked but possibly Foresters. Condition, good to fair, professional restoration to the stem. Dimensions 23 x 15 cm

European antique Majolica Stork decorated stick stand with a…

Antique Stork Majolica Stick Stand (90 cm)

European antique Majolica Stork decorated stick stand with a Czech republic mark to base. Condition, fair, some cracks & restoration. Height 90 cm

Hugo Lonitz Majolica bird with oak leaf wall pocket vase…

Hugo Lonitz Majolica Bird Wall Pocket Vase

Hugo Lonitz Majolica bird with oak leaf wall pocket vase stamped with the shape number to verso. Condition, good, minor wear to the base. Length 24 cm

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Blackberry design cheese Keeper…

Majolica Blackberry Cheese Keeper

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Blackberry design cheese Keeper having applied blackberry flowers & fruits. Condition, good, some crazing. Height 28 cm

Thomas Sargent French Majolica 'Bull' wall pockets with laurel…

French Majolica Bull Wall Pockets with Laurel Wreaths

Thomas Sargent French Majolica 'Bull' wall pockets with laurel head wreaths & ribbons, incised 'Ts' to verso.

Antique 19th century Italian Majolica oviform vase with snake…

19th Century Italian Majolica Snake Handle Vase

Antique 19th century Italian Majolica oviform vase with snake handles and painted yellow, blue and green classical figure decoration, on splayed foot, approx 60 cm high

Large antique majolica twin handled vase, cast in relief with…

Antique Majolica Twin Handled Vase with Birds and Wheat

Large antique majolica twin handled vase, cast in relief with birds in branches and heads of wheat, 32 cm high, 41 cm wide (small losses to one birds wing, and small glaze loss to wheat head)

A pair of Art Deco glazed pottery lion figures, circa 1920s-30s,…

Art Deco Glazed Pottery Lion Figures

A pair of Art Deco glazed pottery lion figures, circa 1920s-30s, the walking lions on integral plinth bases, one in a rich green majolica glaze, the other in pale pink, slip cast and glazed also the interior; unmarked. Height 25 cm. Length 44 cm. Width 13…

Antique French majolica vase, approx 24 cm high, 31 cm wide

Antique French Majolica Vase - 24cm x 31cm

Antique French majolica vase, approx 24 cm high, 31 cm wide

A highly decorative armorial design majolica stick and umbrella…

19th Century Italian Majolica Armor Stick/Umbrella Stand

A highly decorative armorial design majolica stick and umbrella stand Italian, 19th century 71 cm high, 25 cm diameter

Antique green majolica 'Dairy' tile, trade sign, featuring a…

Antique Green Majolica Dairy Trade Sign

Antique green majolica 'Dairy' tile, trade sign, featuring a dairy cow and milkmaid, approx. 31 cm x 46 cm

Antique majolica barbers bottle probably by Adams and Bromley,…

Antique Majolica Barbers Bottle by Adams and Bromley

Antique majolica barbers bottle probably by Adams and Bromley, approx. 25 cm high

A Majolica Trivet. Late 19th to 20th century. In typical green,…

Majolica Trivet with Quatrefoil Design

A Majolica Trivet. Late 19th to 20th century. In typical green, yellow and blue colours with a quatrefoil design enclosing vine leaves and fruits, with leafy spandrels upon a textured blue ground, a bamboo moulded frame and compressed feet; marked…