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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Hugo Lonitz Prussian majolica owl, circa 1870s, 37 cm high

Prussian Majolica Owl by Hugo Lonitz, 1870s

Hugo Lonitz Prussian majolica owl, circa 1870s, 37 cm high

Hugo Lonitz (attributed) Prussian majolica owl statue, circa…

Prussian Majolica Owl Statue (1870s)

Hugo Lonitz (attributed) Prussian majolica owl statue, circa 1870s, 37 cm high

A large pair of Italian Majolica Istoriato vases, 19th century,…

Italian Majolica Istoriato Vases with Mythological and Biblical Scenes

A large pair of Italian Majolica Istoriato vases, 19th century, both with handles formed as entwined snakes issuing from a mask, painted in colours with oval reserves, one vase depicting Tarquin and Lucretia and a battle scene verso, the other Coriolanus,…

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

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

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

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…

Tall Majolica heron vase, c. 1900, in the manner of Joseph…

Majolica Heron Vase, c. 1900, 94 cm Height

Tall Majolica heron vase, c. 1900, in the manner of Joseph Holdcroft, modelled as a heron standing amongst aquatic plants, raised on a naturalistic rocky base, height 94 cm

A Continental Majolica cockatoo, 19th century, naturalistially…

Majolica Cockatoo in Hanging Frame

A Continental Majolica cockatoo, 19th century, naturalistially modelled and coloured perched in a circular hanging frame (repairs), height of bird 50 cm. Provenance: Christie's London, The Collection of Professor Sir Albert Richardson, P.R.A, 18-19…

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

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.

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

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.

An architectural ceramic female figure with majolica glaze,…

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Female Figure, Early 20th Century

An architectural ceramic female figure with majolica glaze, unknown origin, early 20th century (as is condition, damaged), 140 cm

A Majolica trough containing an arrangement of ceramic fruit…

Majolica Fruit and Vegetable Trough Arrangement

A Majolica trough containing an arrangement of ceramic fruit and vegetables, the fruit and vegetables loosely arranged. The trough 11 cm high, 35 cm wide.

A rare 19th century majolica deed box, 27 cm high, 32 cm wide,…

19th Century Majolica Deed Box - Rare Find

A rare 19th century majolica deed box, 27 cm high, 32 cm wide, 23 cm deep

An antique Continental majolica earthenware pot with blue and…

17th/18th Century Majolica Earthenware Pot with Lattice Pattern

An antique Continental majolica earthenware pot with blue and white lattice pattern and orange glazed rim, 17th/18th century, 23 cm high, 26 cm wide

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

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)

An English Majolica ware tureen, with removeable interior, 29 x…

English Majolica Tureen with Removable Interior

An English Majolica ware tureen, with removeable interior, 29 x 22 x 19 cm

French majolica asparagus service

Majolica Asparagus Set

French majolica asparagus service

Graduated set of three French Provincial majolica glazed pots,…

French Provincial Majolica Glazed Pots Set

Graduated set of three French Provincial majolica glazed pots, 20th century, tallest: 30 cm high

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)

Spanish Majolica wash basin, 18th / 19th century, tin glazed…

18th/19th C. Spanish Majolica Wash Basin w/ Hound Decoration

Spanish Majolica wash basin, 18th / 19th century, tin glazed earthenware bowl decorated with a hound in a wooded landscape, diameter 58 cm

An antique French majolica dragon vase of impressive…

19th Century French Majolica Dragon Vase (70cm)

An antique French majolica dragon vase of impressive proportions, late 19th century, 70 cm high

Antique 19th century majolica twin handled urn, 28 cm high, 30…

19th Century Twin Handled Majolica Urn

Antique 19th century majolica twin handled urn, 28 cm high, 30 cm diameter

Majolica shoe shaped vase, Qld, repaired 1896

Majolica Shoe Vase, Qld, Repaired 1896

Majolica shoe shaped vase, Qld, repaired 1896

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

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

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

An impressive Majolica ram's head vase, attributed to Minto, c.…

An impressive Majolica ram's head vase, attributed to Minto, c.1860

Impressive pair of French Art Nouveau Majolica glazed figural…

French Art Nouveau Dragonfly Nymph Vases by Massier (9 words)

Impressive pair of French Art Nouveau Majolica glazed figural dragonfly nymph vases circa 1900, probably by Massier

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

A circular majolica tureen and cover, French, 19th century, 31…

19th Century French Majolica Tureen with Cover

A circular majolica tureen and cover, French, 19th century, 31 cm high, 35 cm across handles

A pair of Mashman Brothers bookends, circa 1930, each modelled…

Mashman Brothers Galleon Bookends

A pair of Mashman Brothers bookends, circa 1930, each modelled as a large galleon in full sail, complete with rigging, mast top flags, with the bases representing rolling waves, with a teal, dark blue, chocolate, copper, and caramel high gloss majolica…

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

A pair of antique majolica grotesque wall brackets, 19th…

Antique Majolica Grotesque Wall Brackets, 19th Century

A pair of antique majolica grotesque wall brackets, 19th century, 16 cm high

A French majolica fleur de lys form vase, Rouen region 19th…

Rouen Majolica Fleur de Lys Vase, 19th Century

A French majolica fleur de lys form vase, Rouen region 19th century 24.5 cm high

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

Pair of Majolica elephant stools, each highly decorated and…

Majolica Caravan Elephant Stools

Pair of Majolica elephant stools, each highly decorated and glazed with caravans atop

Portuguese Majolica figural decanter, c. 1880, modelled as a…

Yellow Bull Majolica Decanter, c. 1880

Portuguese Majolica figural decanter, c. 1880, modelled as a bull in bright yellow, green and brown drip glaze, on a stepped rectangular base, impressed 'M. Mafra Caldas Portugal' to the underside, height 36 cm, width 38 cm

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

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)

A Majolica glazed pottery figure, 19th century, most likely…

19th Century Italian Majolica Glazed Pottery Figure

A Majolica glazed pottery figure, 19th century, most likely Italian, 46 cm high

Gerbing & Stephan German majolica figural group with ostrich,…

19th Century German Majolica Figural Group with Ostrich

Gerbing & Stephan German majolica figural group with ostrich, 19h century, impressed factory mark to base, 41 cm high

Dolce & Gabbana, Miss Sicily satchel, multi-colour majolica…

D&G Miss Sicily Multi-Colour Satchel

Dolce & Gabbana, Miss Sicily satchel, multi-colour majolica print canvas with leather trim, adjustable shoulder strap, fabric internal with zip compartment, silver tone hardware, labelled 'Dolce & Gabanna Sicily made in Italy', height 35 cm, length 35 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

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

19th century French Majolica Jardinier, green and brown glazed…

French Majolica Jardinier with Koi Fish and Sea Flora

19th century French Majolica Jardinier, green and brown glazed with white highlights depicting koi fish swimming amoungst sea flora raised on four rolled feet length 44 x height 17.5 cm

Large late 19th century German Majolica centre piece by Hugo…

Hugo Lonitz Majolica Centerpiece with Cupids and Turtles

Large late 19th century German Majolica centre piece by Hugo Lonitz, of classical form, with shell shaped bowl supported by cupids with net and flowers on the back of a classical maiden riding on a dolphin, in rich tones of pink, green and blue, the whole…

Italian majolica bowl and cover with twin handles the lid with…

18th Century Italian Majolica Bowl with Eggcup Lid

Italian majolica bowl and cover with twin handles the lid with inset double eggcup, the whole painted in bright enamels with the 'carnation' pattern, the rim with flower groups and a cell border. Unmarked attributed to the de Ferniani factory, Faenza,…

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

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

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

A pair of late 19th century Continental majolica monkey bell…

A pair of late 19th century Continental majolica monkey bell pulls, possibly Portuguese, modelled as a climbing monkeys, brown glaze, height 15 cm approx.

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

Three Victorian era majolica teapots including Etruscan…

Victorian Majolica Teapots with Small Chips

Three Victorian era majolica teapots including Etruscan Majolica, 13.5 cm - 16.5 cm high, Nb: small chips to spouts

A Portuguese majolica cabbage tureen and ladle together with…

Portuguese Cabbage Tureen and Bowls Set

A Portuguese majolica cabbage tureen and ladle together with six matching bowls, diameter 26 cm and 15 cm

A pair of Delft Majolica vases, of shaped cylindrical form,…

Delft Majolica Vases with Floral Motifs, Ar 1792 Marked

A pair of Delft Majolica vases, of shaped cylindrical form, with floral motifs to one side and marked Ar 1792 to other, 18.5 cm high.

Decorative Majolica glazed garden seat/pedestal

Majolica Garden Seat/Pedestal

Decorative Majolica glazed garden seat/pedestal

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

Majolica flared rimmed vase with applied figures, signed to…

Signed Majolica Vase with Flared Rim and Applied Figures

Majolica flared rimmed vase with applied figures, signed to base, approx 42 cm high

An English Majolica tureen with boar's head finial, circa 1870,…

English Majolica Tureen with Boar's Head Finial, 1870

An English Majolica tureen with boar's head finial, circa 1870, 18 cm high, 38 cm acrss the handles

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…

A pair of Continental Art Nouveau Majolica iris vases, late…

Art Nouveau Iris Majolica Vases

A pair of Continental Art Nouveau Majolica iris vases, late 19th century, the slender baluster vases with moulded iris rims, applied leaf handles and strappy foliage to the body terminating in leafy feet, in plum, mauve, lemon and green to olive colours…

Maw & Co. Set of four hand decorated majolica tiles, circa…

Hand Decorated Majolica Tile Set, 1960s

Maw & Co. Set of four hand decorated majolica tiles, circa 1960s, tile size 20 x 20.5 cm

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

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)

Near pair of Majolica armorial vases. Tin glazed in tones of…

Pair of Majolica Armorial Vases, 18th Century

Near pair of Majolica armorial vases. Tin glazed in tones of blue, yellow and green. Marked 'CR 1700' and 'CR 1740' verso respectively. Height 20 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

A pair of majolica kookaburra tiles, circa 1910, (later frames),…

Majolica Kookaburra Tiles from Worthington Collection

A pair of majolica kookaburra tiles, circa 1910, (later frames), tiles: 15 x 15 cm. Provenance: Collection of The Late Geoffrey Maxwell Worthington

A pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica ceramic figures, Germany, c.…

Hugo Lonitz Majolica Ceramic Figures, Germany, c. 1865

A pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica ceramic figures, Germany, c. 1865, modeled of a Regal ship commander and his wife who is holding a shawl on one arm, a stringed purse in her other hand. Both with impressed mark (a/f ships to the man's hat and base) height…

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

Two Italian Majolica Bowls,  wheel-thrown terracotta, tin glaze…

Italian Majolica Bowls: Oxide Leaf Decoration from Sydney Artist's Collection

Two Italian Majolica Bowls, wheel-thrown terracotta, tin glaze with oxide decoration of leaves (2), diameter 29 cm, 31 cm. Provenance: Collection of an Artist, Sydney

Majolica figurine vase

Majolica Figurine Vase

Majolica figurine vase

A pair of majolica vases featuring relief vines and faun faces…

Relief Vines and Faun Faces Majolica Vases - 39cm

A pair of majolica vases featuring relief vines and faun faces to pouring lip, height 39 cm

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

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)

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

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.

A profusely decorated majolica vase by Wilhelm Schiller & Son,…

Opulent Majolica Vase by Wilhelm Schiller & Son

A profusely decorated majolica vase by Wilhelm Schiller & Son, Bohemia, late 19th/20th century, the opulent vase with a spherical body, flaring rim and extravagant handles decorated with scroll and floral motifs in mostly brown and caramel tones upon a…

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

Large Majolica horse figure, depicted standing, in blue, white…

Dappled Majolica Horse Figure (31 cm)

Large Majolica horse figure, depicted standing, in blue, white and yellow dappled tones, unsigned, height 31 cm

Large French glazed majolica Pottery figure 'Rooster', 57 cm…

French Majolica Rooster Figure, 57cm

Large French glazed majolica Pottery figure 'Rooster', 57 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)

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

Vintage French Majolica rabbit tureen. Height 20 cm

French Majolica Rabbit Tureen - Vintage

Vintage French Majolica rabbit tureen. Height 20 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

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

Large and impressive majolica two handled vase

Majestic Two-Handled Majolica Vase

Large and impressive majolica two handled vase

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.

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

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 Victorian majolica cheese dome and tray, green glazed moulded…

Victorian Green Majolica Cheese Dome and Tray

A Victorian majolica cheese dome and tray, green glazed moulded basket-weave detail, ring top handle, with faults and old riveted repair, yellow and blue glazed highlights.

A vintage 1960s Karlsruher majolica wall mask, designed by…

1960s Karlsruher Majolica Wall Mask by Gertraud Wolterhoff

A vintage 1960s Karlsruher majolica wall mask, designed by Gertraud Wolterhoff, impressed mark to back. 13 x 19 cm.

Pair of 19th century English Majolica candlesticks in the form…

English Majolica Doric Column Candlesticks

Pair of 19th century English Majolica candlesticks in the form of Doric columns, in a graduated green to yellow glaze, height 19 cm (2)