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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An important large 19th century Majolica jardiniere on stand,…

An important large 19th century Majolica jardiniere on stand, superb blue drip glaze finish with satyr mask handles and hoof footed legs to simulated timber and mask adorned base. Attributed to Minton. Height 92 cm, width 49 cm, depth 49 cm

A French Majolica asparagus platter by Salins, circa 1900 the…

A French Majolica asparagus platter by Salins, circa 1900 the rectangular dish with asparagus, artichoke and floral mouldings in emerald, olive, and touches of mauve and yellow colours, with a removable pierced drainer tray, impressed 'Salins' to the…

A Fives-Lille Majolica asparagus platter, circa 1900 unmarked…

Fives-Lille Majolica Asparagus Platter, Circa 1900, Removable Drainer Tray

A Fives-Lille Majolica asparagus platter, circa 1900 unmarked but a known design by Fives-Lille, the rectangular dish with asparagus, tied ribbon and foliage mouldings in emerald, olive, and touches of brown colour, with a removable pierced drainer tray,…

A mixed collection of moulded majolica leaf plates, 19th/20th…

A mixed collection of moulded majolica leaf plates, 19th/20th century, in three naturalistic designs, the largest leaf dish 23 x 26 cm

A Portuguese made Majolica aspargus themed serving dish with…

Portuguese Majolica Asparagus Serving Dish with Spoon (30cm)

A Portuguese made Majolica aspargus themed serving dish with spoon, length 30 cm

Two Australian pottery majolica plates one with stand, width 25…

Australian Majolica Plates with Stand - 25cm Width

Two Australian pottery majolica plates one with stand, width 25 cm

An antique English Art Nouveau majolica porcelain jardiniere on…

English Art Nouveau Majolica Jardiniere on Stand

An antique English Art Nouveau majolica porcelain jardiniere on stand, circa 1900, 108 cm high overall

A Majolica asparagus dish, French, 10 cm high

French Majolica Asparagus Dish - 10cm Height

A Majolica asparagus dish, French, 10 cm high

A Holdcroft style Majolica bachelor tea service featuring birds…

Holdcroft Majolica Tea Set with Bird Motif

A Holdcroft style Majolica bachelor tea service featuring birds cm, width 24.5 cm, teapot Consisiting of: 2 duos, 1 teapot, 1 footed creamer, 1 lidded and footed sugar, 1 serving dish, 2 teaspoons,

Victorian Majolica covered cheese dish bird and blossom…

Victorian Majolica Cheese Dish with Bird & Blossom Decoration

Victorian Majolica covered cheese dish bird and blossom decoration to cover, rim chip to base, diameter 20 cm

Sarreguemine French majolica corn pot serving dish with lid,…

French Majolica Corn Pot with Lid, 19th Century

Sarreguemine French majolica corn pot serving dish with lid, 19th century, impressed, Sarreguemine, France, 13 cm high, 36 cm long

A large Continental majolica jardiniere on stand, circa 1900,…

Continental Majolica Jardiniere on Stand, Circa 1900

A large Continental majolica jardiniere on stand, circa 1900, the jardiniere relief decorated with satyr masks and swags on a conforming fluted pedestal, 156.5 cm high overall

A Continental Majolica plate and a Majolica vase, 20th century,…

Majolica Plate and Vase with Italian Scene and Crest

A Continental Majolica plate and a Majolica vase, 20th century, a baluster vase with high set handles decorated with an imaginary crest upon a crackleware ground (as found), painted marks to base and a large dish featuring an Italian scene and centred…

Majolica Pottery, footed serving dish with Persian rug design

Persian Rug Majolica Footed Serving Dish

Majolica Pottery, footed serving dish with Persian rug design

French cabinet plates, Art Deco plates, three glasses, statue…

French Art Deco Cabinet Set & Green Majolica Dish

French cabinet plates, Art Deco plates, three glasses, statue and French green majolica dish, 19th and 20th century, (12 items), the majolica dish 25 cm diameter

Majolica jardiniere stand 25 cm diameter, 57 cm high

Majolica Jardiniere Stand - 25cm Diameter, 57cm High

Majolica jardiniere stand 25 cm diameter, 57 cm high

Victorian ten piece green majolica desert service including 9…

Green Majolica Dessert Set with Comport

Victorian ten piece green majolica desert service including 9 green leaf plates, one plate with rim chip, one plate cracked, diameter 23 cm each, and a matching comport, height 12 cm.

A late 19th century French Majolica umbrella stand, cylindrical…

French Majolica Iris Umbrella Stand

A late 19th century French Majolica umbrella stand, cylindrical and naturalistically modelled with flowering iris, zinc liner, incised N 4 to base.

Victorian Aesthetic period Majolica Ware oyster dish, impressed…

Victorian Majolica Oyster Dish, Reg Mark, 25.5cm

Victorian Aesthetic period Majolica Ware oyster dish, impressed diamond Reg mark verso., diameter 25.5 cm

A large Italian Majolica Chinoiserie figure with parrot on…

Italian Chinoiserie Majolica Figure with Parrot

A large Italian Majolica Chinoiserie figure with parrot on timber base, height 61 cm without stand

Large contemporary majolica bowl cabbage leaf shape decorated…

Floral Insect Majolica Bowl on Wood Stand

Large contemporary majolica bowl cabbage leaf shape decorated with flowers and insects, on wood stand, 44 cm x 38 cm, 24 cm high.

Large Czechoslovakian Majolica jardiniere on stand with ornate…

Ornate Flamingo Majolica Jardiniere on Stand (Restored)

Large Czechoslovakian Majolica jardiniere on stand with ornate raised flamingo decoration, height 126.5 cm, jardiniere has restoration

Schramberg majolica comport & 2 plates, all with basket weave…

Schramberg Majolica Basket Weave Comport & Plates Set

Schramberg majolica comport & 2 plates, all with basket weave pattern, 24 cm diameter (comport)

Victorian Majolica cheese dish & cover, A.F.

Victorian Majolica Cheese Dish & Cover

Victorian Majolica cheese dish & cover, A.F.

A Victorian Majolica pedestal stand late 19th century, height…

Victorian Majolica Pedestal Stand (19th Century)

A Victorian Majolica pedestal stand late 19th century, height 75 cm

A pair of Italian majolica dishes in the Renaissance style,…

Italian Renaissance Majolica Dishes by Alvero Binaglia

A pair of Italian majolica dishes in the Renaissance style, 20th century, signed 'Alvero Binaglia, Deruta, Italy, Dec. A Mano', 31 cm diameter

An Italian Majolica jardiniere on matching stand, 19th century,…

19th Century Italian Majolica Jardiniere on Stand

An Italian Majolica jardiniere on matching stand, 19th century, of compressed form, presented on a matching balluster formed base, 120 cm high, 38 cm diameter

Antique majolica jardiniere stand 59.5 cm high

Antique Majolica Jardiniere Stand - 59.5 cm High

Antique majolica jardiniere stand 59.5 cm high

Majolica jardiniere and stand, of bulbous form, decorated with…

Blossoming Majolica Jardiniere and Stand

Majolica jardiniere and stand, of bulbous form, decorated with blossoming branch motifs, in tones of brown, green and yellow, height 89 cm

Majolica umbrella stand, of cylindrical form with shaped rim,…

Dragon Majolica Umbrella Stand

Majolica umbrella stand, of cylindrical form with shaped rim, decorated with rampant dragons between acanthus, floral and leaf trims, in bright tones of green and brown, height 61 cm

Majolica porcelain jardiniere and stand, decorated with raised…

Orchid Majolica Jardiniere with Stand

Majolica porcelain jardiniere and stand, decorated with raised orchid motifs, in tones of cream and green on a brown ground, height 91 cm

French Majolica Aspargus dish and Draining rack, marked…

Longchamp Majolica Asparagus Dish & Draining Rack

French Majolica Aspargus dish and Draining rack, marked Longchamp, in tones of cream, green, purple and brown, length 34 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 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

Victorian majolica jardiniere on stand with raised figural…

Dragon Majolica Jardiniere on Stand

Victorian majolica jardiniere on stand with raised figural dragons wrapped around both parts, 110 cm high

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 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

Antique French Majolica comport, 15 cm high, 23 cm diameter

French Majolica Comport, 15 cm x 23 cm

Antique French Majolica comport, 15 cm high, 23 cm diameter

French Majolica asparagus drain / dish, 10 cm high, 20 cm wide

French Majolica Asparagus Dish, 10x20cm

French Majolica asparagus drain / dish, 10 cm high, 20 cm wide

French twin handle Majolica vase, 26 cm high including stand x…

French Majolica Twin Handle Vase with Stand

French twin handle Majolica vase, 26 cm high including stand x 32 cm wide

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

Antique French Majolica lidded butter dish, 23 cm x 15 cm

French Majolica Butter Dish with Lid

Antique French Majolica lidded butter dish, 23 cm x 15 cm

French Majolica asparagus dish, 42 cm x 25 cm

French Majolica Asparagus Platter

French Majolica asparagus dish, 42 cm x 25 cm

Antique French majolica asparagus dish, 37 cm wide

French Majolica Asparagus Dish, 37cm

Antique French majolica asparagus dish, 37 cm wide

A 19th century French Majolica umbrella stand on pedestal.…

French Majolica Stork and Bulrush Umbrella Stand

A 19th century French Majolica umbrella stand on pedestal. Colourfully decorated with storkes and bulrushes. 73 cm high, 39 cm diameter

French Majolica Asparagus cradle & dish, 37 cm long

French Majolica Asparagus Cradle & Dish (10 words)

French Majolica Asparagus cradle & dish, 37 cm long

Antique English majolica bird & cabbage lidded butter dish, 11…

English Majolica Bird & Cabbage Butter Dish

Antique English majolica bird & cabbage lidded butter dish, 11 cm high, 18 cm diameter

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 pair of French majolica crackle glaze porcelain vases on…

19th Century French Majolica Porcelain Vases on Stand

A pair of French majolica crackle glaze porcelain vases on stand, 19th century, 26 cm high

Majolica twin handled serving dish and cover, of oval form, the…

Majolica Twin Handled Serving Dish with Rabbit and Ducks

Majolica twin handled serving dish and cover, of oval form, the cover decorated with rabbit and ducks, above a woven patterned body on four feet, in tones of green and brown, length 28 cm

Antique French Longchamp Majolica asparagus dish, 26 cm diameter

French Longchamp Majolica Asparagus Dish (26cm)

Antique French Longchamp Majolica asparagus dish, 26 cm diameter

Antique French majolica asparagus dish, approx 40 cm long

French Majolica Asparagus Dish - Antique (10 words)

Antique French majolica asparagus dish, approx 40 cm long

A green Majolica comport supported by three cherubs, 40 cm high

Cherub-supported Green Majolica Comport

A green Majolica comport supported by three cherubs, 40 cm high

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

Antique Majolica leaf pattern comport, height 11.5 cm

Antique Majolica Leaf Comport - 11.5cm Height

Antique Majolica leaf pattern comport, height 11.5 cm

Majolica jardiniere stand, cobalt blue cylinder form approx 60…

Cobalt Majolica Jardiniere Stand - 60cm Height

Majolica jardiniere stand, cobalt blue cylinder form approx 60 cm high

English majolica sardine dish, approx 41 cm long

Majolica Sardine Dish, 41cm Long

English majolica sardine dish, approx 41 cm long

Large French Longchamp Majolica oyster dish, 33 cm diameter.

Longchamp Majolica Oyster Dish, 33cm Diameter

Large French Longchamp Majolica oyster dish, 33 cm diameter.

Three green leaf Majolica serving dishes, 28 cm diameter…

Green Leaf Majolica Serving Trio

Three green leaf Majolica serving dishes, 28 cm diameter (largest).

Antique French Majolica comport, decorated with a dragon…

French Majolica Dragon Comport

Antique French Majolica comport, decorated with a dragon wrapped around the stem of the comport, roll over rim with grape leaves and grapes, approx 35 cm high, 28 cm diameter

Antique European majolica fan dish, 26 cm wide

European Majolica Fan Dish, 26cm

Antique European majolica fan dish, 26 cm wide

Seven antique majolica pottery fan dishes, 10.5 cm & 15.5 cm…

Set of 7 Antique Majolica Pottery Fan Dishes

Seven antique majolica pottery fan dishes, 10.5 cm & 15.5 cm wide

Three early Majolica plates and comport

Early Majolica Plates and Comport Set

Three early Majolica plates and comport

Majolica pottery cheese dome & stand. Moulded panels decorated…

Bird & Lily Pond Majolica Cheese Dome & Stand

Majolica pottery cheese dome & stand. Moulded panels decorated with birds & lily ponds.

A striking Majolica jardiniere and stand. Late 19th century,…

Majolica Jardiniere and Stand by Clement Massier

A striking Majolica jardiniere and stand. Late 19th century, with maker's mark for Clement Massier, Golfe Juan, France, the pumpkin shaped jardiniere with a waisted base of generous proportions and supported on a tripod cabriole goat leg stand to a shaped…

Antique French majolica jardiniere and stand, approx 123 cm high

French Majolica Jardiniere and Stand, 123cm High

Antique French majolica jardiniere and stand, approx 123 cm high

George Jones Majolica Squirrel Strawberry server modelled with…

George Jones Majolica Squirrel Strawberry Server

George Jones Majolica Squirrel Strawberry server modelled with a squirrel eating a nut, sitting on a tree trunk, unmarked. Diamond date mark for 29th, May, 1872. Condition, good, minor wear to the base, width, 25 cm

Vintage Swiss majolica tea & coffee set by Thoune Pottery,…

Swiss Majolica Tea & Coffee Set with 8 Cups & Saucers

Vintage Swiss majolica tea & coffee set by Thoune Pottery, comprising teapot & stand, creamer & sugar bowl & 8 various cups & saucers plus 1 spare cup

A Sarraguemines majolica asparagus dish, French, circa 1950

French Sarraguemines Asparagus Dish, 1950s Majolica

A Sarraguemines majolica asparagus dish, French, circa 1950

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

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Wedge shaped cheese dish with…

Majolica Cheese Dish with Blossoming Branches

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Wedge shaped cheese dish with Underplate on a turquiose ground with blossoming branches issuing from a branch-moulded handle, on a raised lip dish with shagreen type surfasing, unmarked. Condition, good, some wear to the base.…

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Sardine box the dish & cover on a…

Majolica Sardine Box with Oceanic Base and Finial

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Sardine box the dish & cover on a brown ground & covered in naturalistic detail, with a rope twist yellow painted rim, all on an oceanic form base & with two modelled sardines forming the finial. Unmarked. Dimensions 15 x 15 x 14…

French antique Majolica twin handle asparagus serving dish…

Antique Majolica Asparagus Dish with Handles

French antique Majolica twin handle asparagus serving dish modelled with eight asparagus spears on a lattice form tray, unmarked. Condition, good to fair, some damage & restoration. Length 41.5 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

European antique Majolica pair of Cherubic sweetmeat servers…

Pair of Antique Majolica Cherubic Sweetmeat Servers with Floral Appliques

European antique Majolica pair of Cherubic sweetmeat servers holding basket weave dishes with floral appliques, both standing on a round starurst base, stamped to the bases. Condition, good to fair, some restoration to both feet

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

English antique Majolica Strawberry server modelled with a…

Antique Majolica Strawberry Server with Squirrel and Tree Trunk

English antique Majolica Strawberry server modelled with a squirrel eating a nut, sitting on a tree trunk, unmarked.

English antique Majolica monkey serving dish modelled with a…

Majolica Monkey Serving Dish

English antique Majolica monkey serving dish modelled with a monkey eating a nut, sitting on a tree trunk, with registry mark to the base. Condition, good, minor wear to the base. Length 25.5 cm

English antique Majolica five piece egg cruet set with a basket…

Antique Majolica Egg Cruet Set with Basket Form Dish

English antique Majolica five piece egg cruet set with a basket form handled dish with green painted lattice form body & four removable egg cups, stamped to the base. Condition, good, minor crazing to the cups. Length 12.5 cm

Two late 19th century English Measham majolica bargeware…

Measham Majolica Bargeware Teapots (Late 19th Century)

Two late 19th century English Measham majolica bargeware teapots one with teapot form finial and 'Mary Leigh 1887' incised cartouche to centre base and applied floral sprays, the other 'Love At home' incised cartouche with floral discs to body and pot…

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 six 19th century English C. & Johnson Majolica oyster…

19th Century English Majolica Oyster Dishes (8 words)

Set of six 19th century English C. & Johnson Majolica oyster dishes scallop form, raised oyster shell to centre, seaweed in relief, registration mark to base 24 cm (diameter)

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…

Nineteenth century majolica jardiniere on a similar majolica…

Majolica Jardiniere on Palm Stand

Nineteenth century majolica jardiniere on a similar majolica palm stand

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)

Two Victorian majolica comports & a matching plate

Victorian Majolica Set: Comports & Plate

Two Victorian majolica comports & a matching plate

Antique French majolica jardiniere and stand, of pink ground,…

French Majolica Jardiniere and Stand, Pink Ground, 116cm High

Antique French majolica jardiniere and stand, of pink ground, approx 116 cm high

French majolica What's Vincent Cadeux asparagus strainer and…

Vincent Cadeux Asparagus Strainer & Under Dish Set

French majolica What's Vincent Cadeux asparagus strainer and under dish, approx 34 cm x 20 cm and smaller (2)

Antique French Majolica asparagus dish, approx 41.5 cm wide, 24…

French Majolica Asparagus Dish, 41.5 x 24 cm

Antique French Majolica asparagus dish, approx 41.5 cm wide, 24 cm long

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)

Antique Majolica jardiniere on stand decorated with fern leaves…

Fern and Flower Majolica Jardiniere on Stand

Antique Majolica jardiniere on stand decorated with fern leaves and flowers, approx 34 cm high

Antique Majolica asparagus dish, AF, approx 37 cm long, 21 cm…

Antique Majolica Asparagus Dish - AF - 37x21cm

Antique Majolica asparagus dish, AF, approx 37 cm long, 21 cm wide

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

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…

Selection of majolica, comports, art Pottery

Majolica and Art Pottery Selection

Selection of majolica, comports, art Pottery

19th century French majolica sauce boat on attached dish with…

French Majolica Asparagus Sauce Boat with Longchamp Mark

19th century French majolica sauce boat on attached dish with asparagus pattern, 'Longchamp' mark to base, approx 11 cm high, 25 cm long, 19 cm wide