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 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

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

Antique French Majolica plate, approx. 22 cm diameter

French Majolica Plate, 22 cm Diameter

Antique French Majolica plate, approx. 22 cm diameter

Pair of antique majolica plates 19.5 cm diameter

Antique Majolica Plates (Pair)

Pair of antique majolica plates 19.5 cm diameter

Two French Majolica plates 28 cm diameter (largest) approx

French Majolica Plates - 28cm Diameter (Pair)

Two French Majolica plates 28 cm diameter (largest) approx

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 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

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 Palissy style plate

Palissy Majolica Plate

Majolica Palissy style plate

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 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

Pair of green majolica cabbage plates

Green Majolica Cabbage Plate Pair

Pair of green majolica cabbage plates

Pair of Majolica Grapevine pattern wall plaques

Majolica Grapevine Wall Plaques Pair

Pair of Majolica Grapevine pattern wall plaques

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 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

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 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 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

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…

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)

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.

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)

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…

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

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

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

Three polychrome Majolica side plates, 17.5 cm diameter.

Polychrome Majolica Side Plates Set

Three polychrome Majolica side plates, 17.5 cm diameter.

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

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…

Two French Majolica fruit plates

French Majolica Fruit Plates

Two French Majolica fruit plates

Victorian majolica footed bread plate, 27 cm diameter

Victorian Majolica Footed Bread Plate, 27cm Diameter

Victorian majolica footed bread plate, 27 cm diameter

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

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

Six French Majolica plates

French Majolica Plates Set

Six French Majolica plates

Five majolica strawberry leaf plates, 23 cm diameter

Majolica Strawberry Leaf Plates Set of 5

Five majolica strawberry leaf plates, 23 cm 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

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

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

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

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

Majolica plates, a pair, floral and leaf design (chip to one…

Majolica plates, a pair, floral and leaf design (chip to one rim)

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

Large French Majolica oyster platter d30 cm approx

French Majolica Oyster Platter, 30cm Diameter

Large French Majolica oyster platter d30 cm approx

Two Victorian majolica comports & a matching plate

Victorian Majolica Set: Comports & Plate

Two Victorian majolica comports & a matching plate

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

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

Large green Majolica style charger, approx 53 cm diameter

Green Majolica Charger - 53cm Diameter

Large green Majolica style charger, approx 53 cm diameter

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

Three early Majolica plates and comport

Early Majolica Plates and Comport Set

Three early Majolica plates and comport

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

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.

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

Four antique majolica plates

Antique Majolica Plate Set

Four antique majolica plates

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 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

Five French majolica style leaf plates

French Majolica Leaf Plates Set

Five French majolica style leaf 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]

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)

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

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 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

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)

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,…

Six various green majolica plates

Green Majolica Plate Set

Six various green majolica 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.

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 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

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)

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.

Five early Majolica leaf plates

Early Majolica Leaf Plates Set

Five early Majolica leaf plates

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)

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

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

Majolica cabbage leaf bowl and 6 plates

Cabbage Leaf Bowl and Plate Set

Majolica cabbage leaf bowl and 6 plates

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 majolica fruit plates

Majolica Fruit Plates Duo

Two majolica fruit plates

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)

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,…

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…