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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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 large 19th century Italian Majolica tin glazed wall charger…

A large 19th century Italian Majolica tin glazed wall charger by Achille Mollica, in the Renaissance style. The centre painted with a classical mythological scene depicting trumpeting heralds, gods, concubines and putti within a seascape. The traditional…

Three St. Clement Majolica fruit plates, circa 1900 the set of…

St. Clement Majolica Fruit Plates Set - Circa 1900

Three St. Clement Majolica fruit plates, circa 1900 the set of 3 dessert plates, each decorated with barbotine-moulded fruiting peach, cherry and raspberry branches, in soft polychrome glazes upon intaglio cream ground, each with brown 'St Clement' stamp…

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,…

An English Majolica asparagus serving tray, circa 1900 the…

English Majolica Asparagus Serving Tray, circa 1900, Unknown Maker

An English Majolica asparagus serving tray, circa 1900 the English green-tipped asparagus serving tray, moulded as a cradle of twelve asparagus spears on two stands over a rounded rectangular plate with rope twist yellow rim in emerald with touches of…

Set of six antique Majolica leaf plates all with in relief leaf…

Antique Majolica Leaf Plates Set - Set of Six Plates

Set of six antique Majolica leaf plates all with in relief leaf decoration, diameter 23 cm

A Molaroni Pesaro Majolic ceramic platter with classical…

A Molaroni Pesaro Majolic ceramic platter with classical figures & raised mythological faces, c.1900

An Australian Majolica ' Give us this day our daily Bread'…

An Australian Majolica ' Give us this day our daily Bread' plate, wheat detail

An Australian Majolica ' Give US this day our daily Bread'…

An Australian Majolica ' Give US this day our daily Bread' plate, wheat detail

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 pair of north Italian polychrome decorated Majolica…

18th Century Italian Majolica Mirror-Frames with Courtly Figures

A pair of north Italian polychrome decorated Majolica Mirror-Frames, 18th century, probably Le Nove Di Bassano, each moulded with an acanthus spray finial and conforming sides with a bearded mask terminal, the reverse-etched mirror plates with a lady and…

Three French Majolica asparagus plates, circa 1900 comprising…

French Majolica Asparagus Plates, Circa 1900: Longchamps, Salins Designs

Three French Majolica asparagus plates, circa 1900 comprising one by Longchamps, moulded in washed glazes with scallop shell and asparagus tip edging, impressed 'Longchamps - Terre de Fer' underside, another unmarked but a known design by Salins, with…

An Italian large cabbage themed majolica platter, length 60 cm

Italian Cabbage Majolica Platter (8 words)

An Italian large cabbage themed majolica platter, length 60 cm

A set of sixteen majolica leaf plates, by Regal & Sanjouand,…

Regal & Sanjouand Majolica Leaf Plates - Set of 16

A set of sixteen majolica leaf plates, by Regal & Sanjouand, Clairefontaine, France, in emerald glazes, each marked with Rs and anchor underside, 21 cm diameter

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 majolica oyster platter, 19th century, 24 cm…

19th Century English Majolica Oyster Platter (8 words)

An antique English majolica oyster platter, 19th century, 24 cm wide

A set of six French majolica fruit themed plates, diameter 19 cm

French Majolica Fruit Plates Set (6)

A set of six French majolica fruit themed plates, diameter 19 cm

Majolica acanthus leaf plates, set of urine, dark green

Dark Green Acanthus Leaf Majolica Plate Set

Majolica acanthus leaf plates, set of urine, dark green

A set of four green glazed French Majolica dessert plates,…

Green Majolica Dessert Plates by Regal and Sanejouand

A set of four green glazed French Majolica dessert plates, Emile Regal and Jules Sanejouand, impressed anchor 'Rs' mark, circa 1880, the set of six dessert plates, moulded with overlapping leaves pattern and petal form border, lustrous deep green glaze,…

An impressive late 19th/early 20th century Italian Istoriato…

Italian Majolica Charger with Roman Soldiers

An impressive late 19th/early 20th century Italian Istoriato Majolica charger, the centre painted with Roman soldiers, the wide rim painted with acanthus leaves, painted mark to base. Diam: 58.5 cm.

Large 19th century Italian Majolica charger, decorated with…

19th Century Italian Majolica Charger with Baroque Style Scene

Large 19th century Italian Majolica charger, decorated with interior roundel of figures, cherubs and horses in a Baroque style scene amongst clouds, set within a repeating foliate, cherub and acanthus border, with affixed paper labels verso, a/f (minor…

A set of majolica asparagus plates by Salins, French, circa…

Salins Majolica Asparagus Plates (Set of 6)

A set of majolica asparagus plates by Salins, French, circa 1900, comprising six pieces moulded in relief, with impressed marks to base, 23.5 cm diameter

Early 20th century European Majolica four plates and fruit bowl…

Majolica Plates and Fruit Bowl Set

Early 20th century European Majolica four plates and fruit bowl shallow relief patterns (two plates with rims chips)

19th century Majolica three dessert plates and tazza shallow…

Autumn Leaf Majolica Dessert Set

19th century Majolica three dessert plates and tazza shallow relief of autumn leaf patterns

19th century Majolica bread platter decorated with sheaves of…

Wheat Bread Platter: Thankful Design

19th century Majolica bread platter decorated with sheaves of wheat and the words 'Eat thy bread with thankfulness' 34 cm length

Set six Portuguese Majolica dessert plates, embossed fruit and…

Portuguese Majolica Fruit Plates by Bordallo Pinheiro

Set six Portuguese Majolica dessert plates, embossed fruit and leaf decoration, marked Bordallo Pinheiro to bases, diameter 20 cm each .

A large Italian Majolica plate, the 19th century hand painted…

19th Century Majolica Plate with Biblical Scene and Mythical Creatures

A large Italian Majolica plate, the 19th century hand painted tin glazed Italian majolica plate bearing the G.R. Maker's mark for Lombardy Milan pottery manufacture, depicts the Biblical scene of Peter addressing the crowd on the day of Pentecost, with a…

Antique Portugese Majolica Palissyware wall plaque with in…

Portugese Majolica Palissyware Wall Plaque with Lizard and Insects

Antique Portugese Majolica Palissyware wall plaque with in relief lizard, spider, and butterfly decoration, impressed mark to base, diameter 12 cm

Set of four antique majolica oyster plates, each 23 cm diameter…

Antique Majolica Oyster Plates (Set of 4)

Set of four antique majolica oyster plates, each 23 cm diameter (4)

Four antique majolica asparagus plates, each 23 cm diameter (4)

Set of 4 Majolica Asparagus Plates (23cm)

Four antique majolica asparagus plates, each 23 cm diameter (4)

Majolica cabbage leaf bowl and 6 plates

Cabbage Leaf Bowl and Plate Set

Majolica cabbage leaf bowl and 6 plates

Plate 1890 (circa) decorative majolica plate showing oriental…

Rare French Majolica Plate with Oriental Cricketers

Plate 1890 (circa) decorative majolica plate showing oriental cricketers, with olive green glaze on front, made by Hb Co in Choisy-le-Roi in France, 23 cm diameter. Very rare and attractive. [The illustration is above lot 1963]

A green glazed Majolica plate, probably early 20th century,…

Green Majolica Plate with Leaf Design

A green glazed Majolica plate, probably early 20th century, circular, centre moulded with various leaves within the key pattern border, impressed number '18' underside, diameter 23.5 cm

Pair antique green Leaf majolica plates each a circular plate,…

Antique Green Leaf Majolica Plates (Pair)

Pair antique green Leaf majolica plates each a circular plate, with green leaf decoration, diameter 22 cm, each.

A collection of green glazed majolica, 19th century and later,…

Green Majolica Collection

A collection of green glazed majolica, 19th century and later, a collection of green glazed majolica, 19th century and later, comprising two asparagus tureens, five shell plates and four cabbage pattern plates, the largest tureen 13 cm high

A Majolica 'Sarregumines' ceramic platter, diameter 30 cm thick…

French Majolica Fruit Platter, Sarregumines Ceramics

A Majolica 'Sarregumines' ceramic platter, diameter 30 cm thick glazed platter on yellow ground with fruit motif, stamped and numbered to base. French origin

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…

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

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.

Two Italian Bassano majolica oyster plates 24.5 cm diameter

Italian Bassano Oyster Plates - Pair

Two Italian Bassano majolica oyster plates 24.5 cm diameter

Two antique majolica plates, French and English, 19th century,…

19th Century French and English Majolica Plates

Two antique majolica plates, French and English, 19th century, 22 cm and 20 cm diameter

A rare Italian Majolica vase, Caltagirone, Sicily, circa 17th…

17th Century Sicilian Majolica Vase with St. Lucia Decoration

A rare Italian Majolica vase, Caltagirone, Sicily, circa 17th century, the baluster vase, decorated with a roundel of St Lucia, shown holding her eyes on a golden plate, the obverse with a blue foliate vine. 29 cm high, 19.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Ex…

Hanging wall plaques two large Majolica square bowls decorated…

Fruit and Bird Majolica Wall Plaques

Hanging wall plaques two large Majolica square bowls decorated with fruits and birds 55 x 55 cm

Two Portuguese majolica pottery plaques, 19th century, 23 cm…

19th Century Portuguese Majolica Pottery Plaques (Pair)

Two Portuguese majolica pottery plaques, 19th century, 23 cm and 24 cm diameter

A matching pair of Majolica asparagus plates by Frie Onnaing,…

Majolica Asparagus Plates by Frie Onnaing (19th Century)

A matching pair of Majolica asparagus plates by Frie Onnaing, late 19th century, the moulded plates with rows of asparagus spears within a lobed scroll edged border enhanced with formal vegetal motifs, includes a recessed scallop shell sauce well, painted…

Six Victorian Hope & Carter green majolica plates in relief…

Victorian Green Majolica Plates & Platter Set

Six Victorian Hope & Carter green majolica plates in relief floral & leaf decoration, comprising 5 plates and a platter, width 30 cm, widest

Four French Majolica asparagus and artichoke plates by various…

French Majolica Asparagus & Artichoke Plates, 1890-1900

Four French Majolica asparagus and artichoke plates by various makers, circa 1890-1900, by Fives-Lille, St Amand Hamage, probably Orchies, other, all with moulded, bodies and sauce wells, incised and painted ciphers to three, one bearing, stamp of St…

A matching pair of French Majolica artichoke and asparagus…

French Majolica Artichoke & Asparagus Plates by Fives-Lille

A matching pair of French Majolica artichoke and asparagus plates by, Fives-Lille, circa 1890, moulded with the fruits of both plants in Prussian blue/green, turquoise, green and purple glazes on an ochre ground, incised marks underside including,…

A pair of majolica plaques decorated with lizards and snakes.…

Lizard and Snake Majolica Plaques

A pair of majolica plaques decorated with lizards and snakes. 20 cm in diameter.

Six Josef Steidl Znaim Majolica grape leaf plates, c 1900,…

Znaim Majolica Grape Leaf Plates, Set of Six

Six Josef Steidl Znaim Majolica grape leaf plates, c 1900, green & brown tones, marked to base, diameter 20 cm

Pair of Majolica twin handled plates, of oval form, with…

Majolica Acanthus Twin Handled Plates (Set of 2)

Pair of Majolica twin handled plates, of oval form, with acanthus leaves in tones of dark green on foot, length 29 cm (2)

P Hudson & Co., Majolica bread plate 'Give us this day our…

Majolica Bread Plate with Religious Inscription

P Hudson & Co., Majolica bread plate 'Give us this day our daily bread', impressed mark, 31.5 cm diameter (handle restoration)

Schutz Cilli Austrian majolica charger, late 19th century,…

Schutz Cilli Austrian Majolica Charger, Late 19th Century

Schutz Cilli Austrian majolica charger, late 19th century, impressed 'Schutz Cilli', 37 cm diameter

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)

An Istoriato-type majolica charger, the centre decorated with a…

Istoriato Majolica Charger with Battle Scene and Trophies

An Istoriato-type majolica charger, the centre decorated with a battle scene framed by eight trophy vignettes, diameter 46.5 cm

A Belgian Majolica plate in the manner of Wasmuel, circa 1900,…

Belgian Majolica Plate with Floral and Shell Motifs

A Belgian Majolica plate in the manner of Wasmuel, circa 1900, moulded with central roses and shell, scroll and lattice decorations to the rim, in blue, maroon, brown and green colours, diameter 20.5 cm

Seven various green leaf majolica dessert plates majolica…

Green Leaf Majolica Plates Set with Copeland Plate

Seven various green leaf majolica dessert plates majolica pieces, including set of 2 and set of 4, together with an early Copeland green leaf plate, diameter 20 cm, average each.

A French Majolica asparagus plate, Circa1900, moulded with a…

French Majolica Asparagus Plate, Circa 1900

A French Majolica asparagus plate, Circa1900, moulded with a large cabbage leaf in rich emerald colours and white and aubergine asparagus spears, with foot rim, unmarked, diameter 24 cm

A French Majolica asparagus plate, circa 1900, moulded with…

French Majolica Asparagus Plate with Artichokes, 1900

A French Majolica asparagus plate, circa 1900, moulded with artichokes and long asparagus spears in cream and green colours, painted black mark '7' underside, diameter 23 cm

A French Majolica asparagus plate, circa 1900, moulded with…

French Majolica Asparagus Plate with Artichokes and Prussian Blue

A French Majolica asparagus plate, circa 1900, moulded with artichokes and asparagus spears in Prussian blue and green, glazes, unmarked but in the manner of Luneville, impressed numerals underside, diameter 23 cm

A pair of French Majolica plates, circa 1900, moulded plates…

French Majolica Vine & Snail Plates

A pair of French Majolica plates, circa 1900, moulded plates centred with vine leaves and flowers, the rim with leaves and three snails, unmarked, diameter 18 cm

French Majolica oyster plate along with twelve matching plates…

French Majolica Oyster Plates Set

French Majolica oyster plate along with twelve matching plates (13)

Set of twelve French majolica plates, each 21 cm dia (12)

12 French Majolica Plates, 21 cm Dia

Set of twelve French majolica plates, each 21 cm dia (12)

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

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…

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

Majolica Palissy style plate

Palissy Majolica Plate

Majolica Palissy style plate

Antique majolica bread plate, 35 cm wide

Antique 35cm Majolica Bread Plate

Antique majolica bread plate, 35 cm wide

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

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).

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

A Majolica wall plaque, 41 cm diameter

Majolica Wall Plaque - 41cm Diameter

A Majolica wall plaque, 41 cm diameter

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

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

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)

Five majolica strawberry leaf plates, 23 cm diameter

Majolica Strawberry Leaf Plates Set of 5

Five majolica strawberry leaf plates, 23 cm diameter

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

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

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

Two Majolica leaf plates

Majolica Leaf Plates Duo

Two Majolica leaf plates

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.

Three polychrome Majolica side plates, 17.5 cm diameter.

Polychrome Majolica Side Plates Set

Three polychrome Majolica side plates, 17.5 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.

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

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 &…

Five early Majolica leaf plates

Early Majolica Leaf Plates Set

Five early Majolica leaf plates

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.

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

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)