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 more...

A column or series of columns, of timber, marble, alabaster or metal, surmounted by a flat top, that may be used to display a sculpture, ceramic or a plant.

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A late Victorian Wardle & Co. Majolica pedestal, 1890s, in…

A late Victorian Wardle & Co. Majolica pedestal, 1890s, in Victorian classical manner, the circular top above the square body modelled with gryphons to its corners flanking other motifs to its sides, glazed in pink and white, impressed mark to the…

A Chinese pierced majolica pedestal together with a green…

Chinese Majolica Pedestal and Green Jardiniere Set

A Chinese pierced majolica pedestal together with a green glazed jardiniere, the faceted base with panels in muted colours, 95 cm high

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

Glazed majolica jardiniere, diameter 34 cm, height 27 cm, on…

Floral Majolica Jardiniere on Pedestal

Glazed majolica jardiniere, diameter 34 cm, height 27 cm, on matching pedestal, height 63 cm, decorated with flowers

An antique majolica porcelain jardiniere and pedestal, late…

Late 19th Century Majolica Jardiniere and Pedestal

An antique majolica porcelain jardiniere and pedestal, late 19th century, 74 cm high

A Majolica green & floral pattern urn & pedestal, with cracks &…

Cracked Majolica Urn with Floral Pattern & Pedestal

A Majolica green & floral pattern urn & pedestal, with cracks & chips & some repair, height 105 cm

19th century Majolica jardiniere pedestal, hexagonal shape, the…

Antique Majolica Cherub Jardiniere Pedestal

19th century Majolica jardiniere pedestal, hexagonal shape, the sides moulded in relief with cherubs and scrolls, 51 height (small chip to base)

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 majolica pedestal with iris decoration, 19th century, 78 cm…

19th Century Majolica Iris Pedestal

A majolica pedestal with iris decoration, 19th century, 78 cm high

A Majolica pedestal, with blue, pink & green glaze, chip to…

Majolica Pedestal with Blue, Pink & Green Glaze

A Majolica pedestal, with blue, pink & green glaze, chip to base, height 57 cm

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

Antique French majolica pedestal, incised makers mark to base,…

French Majolica Pedestal with Incised Mark, 79 cm High

Antique French majolica pedestal, incised makers mark to base, 79 cm high

A large Victorian Majolica pedestal and matching jardiniere.…

Victorian Majolica Pedestal and Jardiniere Set

A large Victorian Majolica pedestal and matching jardiniere. second half 19th century. The pedestal and jardiniere both with Chinoiserie figures and flowering trees in relief and applied and pierced acanthus leaf borders in aubergine, steel blue and olive…