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 French Longchamp Majolica asparagus plate, 26.5 cm

French Longchamp Majolica Asparagus Plate, 26.5 cm

Antique French Longchamp Majolica asparagus plate, 26.5 cm

Six various green majolica plates

Green Majolica Plate Set

Six various green majolica plates

Two majolica fruit plates

Majolica Fruit Plates Duo

Two majolica fruit plates

Victorian majolica bread plate stamped W&R L on back, 33 cm x…

Victorian W&R L Majolica Bread Plate

Victorian majolica bread plate stamped W&R L on back, 33 cm x 28 cm

Six antique majolica pottery plates & a bowl 25.3 cm wide

Antique Majolica Pottery Set

Six antique majolica pottery plates & a bowl 25.3 cm wide

Antique French or Continental majolica Palissy platter…

Majolica Palissy Platter with Insects & Reptiles

Antique French or Continental majolica Palissy platter decorated with insects & reptiles

Antique French Majolica asparagus service, including plates and…

French Majolica Asparagus Set

Antique French Majolica asparagus service, including plates and serving cradle

Two Majolica-style plates, 40 cm diameter and 23 cm diameter…

Large and Small Majolica-style Plates Set

Two Majolica-style plates, 40 cm diameter and 23 cm diameter the other

Three Majolica plates, approx 21 cm, diameter (3)

Set of Three 21 cm Majolica Plates

Three Majolica plates, approx 21 cm, diameter (3)

A collection of green Majolica plates and platters,…

Green Majolica Plates and Platters Collection with Decorative Shells

A collection of green Majolica plates and platters, approximately 25 pieces together with two decorative shells

Four majolica leaf plates, approx 20 cm long (4)

Set of 4 Majolica Leaf Plates, 20 cm Long

Four majolica leaf plates, approx 20 cm long (4)

A set of ten green Wedgwood majolica sunflower design plates,…

Green Wedgwood Sunflower Plates (Set of 10)

A set of ten green Wedgwood majolica sunflower design plates, approx 21 cm diameter (10)

19th century French majolica bread plate with asparagus pattern,…

French Majolica Bread Plate with Asparagus Pattern

19th century French majolica bread plate with asparagus pattern, 'Longchamp' mark to base, approx 23 cm wide, 33 cm long

Four Majolica style plates, Wedgwood, Villery & Boch Schramberg…

Majolica-style Plates, Wedgwood, V&B, Schramberg & More

Four Majolica style plates, Wedgwood, Villery & Boch Schramberg and others, 1880s and later, including a fluted dish with relief design to the bowl of a dog beside a kennel, a Wedgwood plate with a key fret pierced rim and a richly mottled green and amber…

Professor Alfredo Santarelli (Italian 1874-1957) Majolica…

Italian Majolica Lustre Charger with Classical Battle Scene

Professor Alfredo Santarelli (Italian 1874-1957) Majolica lustre charger, depicting a classical battle scene, painted in blue and lustre glazes, hairline to rim, 52 cm diameter

A pair of French Majolica Trompe L'Oeil platters by Francois…

French Majolica Trompe L'Oeil Platters by Francois Maurice

A pair of French Majolica Trompe L'Oeil platters by Francois Maurice, moulded with central fish surrounded by frogs and crustacean amongst seaweed, one plate signed and with restorations, 44 cm width

Pair of 19th century majolica circular plaques. Diameter 39 cm…

19th Century Majolica Circular Plaques (Pair)

Pair of 19th century majolica circular plaques. Diameter 39 cm each

19th Majolica wall plaque, decorated with a lobster in high…

High Relief Lobster Majolica Wall Plaque

19th Majolica wall plaque, decorated with a lobster in high relief. Diameter 32 cm

Majolica covered tureen, in the form of a melon with snail…

Melon Majolica Tureen with Snail Finial

Majolica covered tureen, in the form of a melon with snail finial, under plate restored (A/F), height 12.5 cm, width 21 cm, depth 17 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judy Cuppaidge

Two matching 19th century Majolica items. Comport & plate.…

19th Century Majolica Comport & Plate Set

Two matching 19th century Majolica items. Comport & plate. Height 16 cm (comport)

Six French Majolica plates

French Majolica Plates Set

Six French Majolica plates

Four St Clement France majolica fruit plates 21.5 cm diameter…

St Clement France Majolica Fruit Plates Set

Four St Clement France majolica fruit plates 21.5 cm diameter approx

Pair of antique French majolica asparagus plates, each approx…

Antique French Majolica Asparagus Plates (Set of 2)

Pair of antique French majolica asparagus plates, each approx 23 cm dia (2)

Four antique majolica plates

Antique Majolica Plate Set

Four antique majolica plates

Large French Longchamp majolica oyster plate 33 cm diameter…

French Longchamp Majolica Oyster Plate (33cm)

Large French Longchamp majolica oyster plate 33 cm diameter approx

Two French Majolica plates 28 cm diameter (largest) approx

French Majolica Plates - 28cm Diameter (Pair)

Two French Majolica plates 28 cm diameter (largest) approx

Sarregumines French Majolica fish form platter, measures 53 cm…

Sarregumines Majolica Fish Platter - 53cm Long

Sarregumines French Majolica fish form platter, measures 53 cm long

A Gien platter, a rustic wine cooler, and one other, mid 20th…

Mid-century Gien Platter, Wine Cooler & Cup

A Gien platter, a rustic wine cooler, and one other, mid 20th century, the majolica Gien platter with a typical blue and amber gold toned border with scrolling leaves and shell forms, the oval wine cooler with a crenellated rim, freely painted with…

Pair of Majolica Grapevine pattern wall plaques

Majolica Grapevine Wall Plaques Pair

Pair of Majolica Grapevine pattern wall plaques

Two Victorian majolica comports & a matching plate

Victorian Majolica Set: Comports & Plate

Two Victorian majolica comports & a matching plate

Set of four antique green majolica plates and comport, approx…

Antique Green Majolica Plate Set with Comport

Set of four antique green majolica plates and comport, approx 23 cm dia (5)

Set of six antique green majolica basket weave leaf plates,…

Antique green majolica leaf plates set (6)

Set of six antique green majolica basket weave leaf plates, approx 21 cm dia (6)

Five antique green majolica plates, all with vine decoration,…

Vine-Adorned Antique Green Majolica Plates

Five antique green majolica plates, all with vine decoration, as inspected

Victorian majolica footed bread plate, 27 cm diameter

Victorian Majolica Footed Bread Plate, 27cm Diameter

Victorian majolica footed bread plate, 27 cm diameter

Large green Majolica style charger, approx 53 cm diameter

Green Majolica Charger - 53cm Diameter

Large green Majolica style charger, approx 53 cm diameter

Large French Majolica oyster platter d30 cm approx

French Majolica Oyster Platter, 30cm Diameter

Large French Majolica oyster platter d30 cm approx

Three French majolica oyster plates d25.5 cm approx

Set of 3 French Majolica Oyster Plates

Three French majolica oyster plates d25.5 cm approx

Majolica leaf form tureen 21 cm high approx. together with 2…

Majolica Leaf Tureen and Platters Set

Majolica leaf form tureen 21 cm high approx. together with 2 matching serving platters

An antique green Majolica plate 28 x 23 cm

Antique Green Majolica Plate - 28 x 23 cm

An antique green Majolica plate 28 x 23 cm

French, Saline Majolica suite of eight asparagus dishes…

Saline Majolica Asparagus Dish Set with Boat and Platter

French, Saline Majolica suite of eight asparagus dishes asparagus, leaf and berry in relief, includes boat, platter and set of six plates, 8 cm high, 22 cm wide, 33 cm wide and 23 cm in diameter repectively. 8 x 22 x 33 cm (majolica), 23 cm (dishes,…

Set of twelve 19th century French Majolica Oyster plates and…

French Majolica Oyster Plates and Platter Set

Set of twelve 19th century French Majolica Oyster plates and platter with six scallop form wells on plates and twelve wells to platter with green glaze basket weave surround 33.5 cm (platter, diameter)

Pair of antique majolica bowls, 30.3 cm wide and a plate

Antique Majolica Bowls and Plate Set

Pair of antique majolica bowls, 30.3 cm wide and a plate

French antique Majolica set of four asparagus Artichoke plates…

Antique Majolica Asparagus Artichoke Plates, Set of Four

French antique Majolica set of four asparagus Artichoke plates with two wells for sauce. Condition, good to fair, some minor chips. Diameter 24 cm

Portuguese antique Majolica Palissy style ewer & under plate…

Palissy Style Majolica Ewer with Lizard Handle and Scarab Beetles

Portuguese antique Majolica Palissy style ewer & under plate the body & cover in the typical rustique manner with two applied scarab beetles, the handle modelled as a lizard hunting the frog whilst three smaller lizards stalk a butterfly. Condition, fair,…

Portuguese antique Majolica Palissy style Reptile plate…

Antique Majolica Reptile Plate - 32cm Diameter

Portuguese antique Majolica Palissy style Reptile plate diameter 32 cm

Portuguese antique Majolica Palissy style Reptile plate…

Antique Palissy Reptile Plate, 23cm Diameter

Portuguese antique Majolica Palissy style Reptile plate diameter 23 cm

Portuguese antique Palissy style Majolica reptile platter of…

Palissy Style Reptile Platter

Portuguese antique Palissy style Majolica reptile platter of heavy proportions modelled with various reptile, amphibians & bugs, stamped to the base. Diameter 39 cm

Cantagalli Majolica Madonna & child plaque after the…

Cantagalli Majolica Madonna & Child Plaque in Oak Frame

Cantagalli Majolica Madonna & child plaque after the Renaissance original 'Madonna in the lily Bower' of Luca Della Robbia resembling closest the example in the Lichtenstein collection, set in an oak wall hung frame. Condition, good, minor paint chip to…

Six green majolica plates with vine leaf decoration

Green Vine Leaf Majolica Plates Set

Six green majolica plates with vine leaf decoration

Six French Majolica Sarreguemines oyster plates D23.5 cm approx

French Majolica Sarreguemines Oyster Plates Set of 6

Six French Majolica Sarreguemines oyster plates D23.5 cm approx

A 19th century Majolica Palissy Ware wall plate, depicting…

Palissy Ware Frog and Insect Wall Plate

A 19th century Majolica Palissy Ware wall plate, depicting frogs insects and leaves.

Pair of green majolica cabbage plates

Green Majolica Cabbage Plate Pair

Pair of green majolica cabbage plates

Five French majolica style leaf plates

French Majolica Leaf Plates Set

Five French majolica style leaf plates

Four Italian Majolica bowls and a serving platter (36 cm…

Italian Majolica Set with Platter

Four Italian Majolica bowls and a serving platter (36 cm diameter approx.), some minor glazing losses

Antique French Majolica plate, approx. 22 cm diameter

French Majolica Plate, 22 cm Diameter

Antique French Majolica plate, approx. 22 cm diameter

Six French majolica oyster plates 'Proceram', 24 cm diameter…

Set of 6 Proceram Oyster Plates - French Majolica

Six French majolica oyster plates 'Proceram', 24 cm diameter approx.

Pair of antique majolica plates 19.5 cm diameter

Antique Majolica Plates (Pair)

Pair of antique majolica plates 19.5 cm diameter

Antique French Majolica asparagus service, including serving…

French Majolica Asparagus Service (9 words)

Antique French Majolica asparagus service, including serving tray, plates 24 cm dia, tray 40 cm long

Antique Brameld Majolica leaf plate, 19.5 cm diameter approx

Brameld Majolica Leaf Plate - Antique

Antique Brameld Majolica leaf plate, 19.5 cm diameter approx

A small Majolica 'Palissay Ware' plaque, d. 12 cm

Small Majolica Palissay Ware Plaque, 12cm

A small Majolica 'Palissay Ware' plaque, d. 12 cm

Antique Palissy Majolica plaque with frog, lizard & snail…

Palissy Majolica Plaque with Frog, Lizard & Snail Decoration

Antique Palissy Majolica plaque with frog, lizard & snail decoration, 36 cm diameter (includes frame)

Two French Majolica fruit plates

French Majolica Fruit Plates

Two French Majolica fruit plates

Three early Majolica plates and comport

Early Majolica Plates and Comport Set

Three early Majolica plates and comport

Set of four antique French Majolica asparagus plates, each…

Antique French Majolica Asparagus Plates (Set of 4)

Set of four antique French Majolica asparagus plates, each approx 26 cm diameter (4)

Portuguese Majolica crab plate having applied detail of various…

Portuguese Majolica Crab Plate with Marine Detail

Portuguese Majolica crab plate having applied detail of various marine like articles. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Diameter 32 cm

A 19th century Italian Majolica blue and white floral pattern…

Italian Majolica Blue and White Tea Set - 46 Pieces

A 19th century Italian Majolica blue and white floral pattern tea set, 46 pieces, cups, saucers, plates with teapot, jug and basin with large bowl. All painted and signed Maioliche, tin glaze.

Five early Majolica leaf plates

Early Majolica Leaf Plates Set

Five early Majolica leaf plates

A set of three Italian Majolica coat of arms wall plaques by…

Italian Majolica Coat of Arms Wall Plaques by Dolfi

A set of three Italian Majolica coat of arms wall plaques by Dolfi of Montelupo, depicting Medici, Acciaoli and Castelli, approximately 40 cm (3). Provenance: Sotheby's Australia 'The Dangar collection', 2001- Lot 65. The Collection of a Curator &…

Two Italian majolica platters, 18th century, largest 45 cm…

18th Century Italian Majolica Platters (45 cm diameter)

Two Italian majolica platters, 18th century, largest 45 cm diameter

Six French green leaf Majolica plates, 21.5 cm diameter.

Set of 6 French Green Leaf Majolica Plates

Six French green leaf Majolica plates, 21.5 cm diameter.

Three polychrome Majolica side plates, 17.5 cm diameter.

Polychrome Majolica Side Plates Set

Three polychrome Majolica side plates, 17.5 cm diameter.

Six polychrome Majolica biscuit plates, with vine leaf…

Polychrome Majolica Vine Leaf Biscuit Plates (Set of 6)

Six polychrome Majolica biscuit plates, with vine leaf decoration, 15.5 cm diameter.

Two Majolica leaf plates

Majolica Leaf Plates Duo

Two Majolica leaf plates

Six French green cabbage leaf Majolica plates, 21.5 cm diameter…

Set of 6 French Majolica Cabbage Leaf Plates

Six French green cabbage leaf Majolica plates, 21.5 cm diameter approx, 2 plates as inspected

Rare 'Longchamps' Majolica oyster service of twelve plates with…

Longchamps Majolica Oyster Service Set of 12 + Serving Dish

Rare 'Longchamps' Majolica oyster service of twelve plates with the larger serving dish

Palissy Majolica fish & eel platter, approx 45 cm x 32 cm

Palissy Majolica Fish & Eel Platter (45x32 cm)

Palissy Majolica fish & eel platter, approx 45 cm x 32 cm

Five majolica strawberry leaf plates, 23 cm diameter

Majolica Strawberry Leaf Plates Set of 5

Five majolica strawberry leaf plates, 23 cm diameter

Seven antique French majolica plates of Jeanne De'Arc, Liberte…

Set of 7 French Jeanne De'Arc Majolica Plates

Seven antique French majolica plates of Jeanne De'Arc, Liberte Patrie, each 21 cm diameter (7)

Set of four French majolica ribbon edge plates with 19th…

French Majolica Plates with 19th Century Scenes

Set of four French majolica ribbon edge plates with 19th century scenes

A Victorian majolica and silver plate mounted Aesthetic…

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Biscuit Barrel with Egyptian Motifs

A Victorian majolica and silver plate mounted Aesthetic Movement lidded biscuit barrel, Egyptian mask heads to the swing handle, a crane, bird and obelisk to the lid. Height 22.5 cm

A Majolica wall plaque, 41 cm diameter

Majolica Wall Plaque - 41cm Diameter

A Majolica wall plaque, 41 cm diameter

An English majolica cracked walnut plate, 23 cm wide

Cracked English Majolica Walnut Plate, 23 cm

An English majolica cracked walnut plate, 23 cm wide

Vintage seven piece French majolica dessert set, central green…

French Majolica Dessert Set with Fruit Design

Vintage seven piece French majolica dessert set, central green fruit decoration on brown ground, including 6 plates and serving comport. Diameter 20 cm each (plates).

A Majolica grape vine leaf plate, late 19th century, in green…

Majolica Grape Leaf Plate, Late 19th Century

A Majolica grape vine leaf plate, late 19th century, in green and ochre glazes, with leaves in relief upon a stippled ground; impressed number 176 and impressed quatrefoil maker's mark or date cypher, diameter 21.5 cm

Antique majolica bread plate, 35 cm wide

Antique 35cm Majolica Bread Plate

Antique majolica bread plate, 35 cm wide

Majolica Palissy style plate

Palissy Majolica Plate

Majolica Palissy style plate

Collection of Majolica leaf dessert plates, comprising sixteen…

Majolica Leaf Dessert Plates Collection

Collection of Majolica leaf dessert plates, comprising sixteen leaf form plates, eight dinner plates, and eight small leaf dishes (32), width 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A French Majolica asparagus plate by Longchamps, circa 1900, a…

Longchamps Asparagus Plate with Scalloped Dishes

A French Majolica asparagus plate by Longchamps, circa 1900, a moulded plate in mauve, blue and emerald colours with a neat arrangement of asparagus spears and two scallop dishes for sauces, painted mark underside, height 4 cm, diameter 25.5 cm

A French Majolica asparagus plate in the manner of Orchies,…

French Majolica Asparagus Plate, Orchies Style, Circa 1880

A French Majolica asparagus plate in the manner of Orchies, circa 1880, the moulded three section plate with ornamental asparagus spears to the centre, incised number, 23, and painted mark, height 3.5 cm, diameter 25 cm

A French Majolica asparagus plate in the manner of Orchies,…

French Majolica Asparagus Plate, Orchies Style, Circa 1900

A French Majolica asparagus plate in the manner of Orchies, circa 1900, the moulded dish in white, lemon and teal colours, with a cluster of white asparagus spears to the centre, painted marks underside, height 2.5 cm, diameter 25 cm

A French Majolica asparagus plate by Salins, circa 1900,…

Salins French Majolica Asparagus Plate

A French Majolica asparagus plate by Salins, circa 1900, unmarked but known design, a moulded plate with scalloped edge, a lattice border and a bunch of asparagus spears to the centre, height 2.5 cm, diameter 24 cm

German majolica plate with Lily of the Valley decorations

German Lily of the Valley Majolica Plate

German majolica plate with Lily of the Valley decorations

A French Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate by Fives-Lilles,…

French Majolica Asparagus and Artichoke Plate by Fives-Lilles

A French Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate by Fives-Lilles, circa 1900, pattern 1305, a moulded dish in emerald colours on a cream ground, painted mark underside, height 3 cm, diameter 23.5 cm

A French Majolica asparagus plate by Longchamps, circa 1900,…

Longchamps French Majolica Asparagus Plate, 1900

A French Majolica asparagus plate by Longchamps, circa 1900, the moulded dish in washed glazes with scallop shell and asparagus tip, edging, impressed marks underside, height 3 cm, diameter 25 cm

A French Majolica asparagus plate by St Clement, circa 1900, a…

St Clement Asparagus Plate, 1900

A French Majolica asparagus plate by St Clement, circa 1900, a moulded and incised plate with asparagus tips and flora in maroon, lemon, and pale green colours on a cream ground, backstamp underside and K&G, mark for Keller & Guerin, height 2 cm, diameter…

French Majolica asparagus plate, set with six asparagus to the…

French Majolica Asparagus Plate with Basket Weave Border

French Majolica asparagus plate, set with six asparagus to the centre within a basket weave border, in tones of beige, cream, green and blue, depth 25 cm