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 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 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

Large antique French Majolica flower encrusted jardiniere,…

Antique French Majolica Flower Jardiniere - 38 cm

Large antique French Majolica flower encrusted jardiniere, approx 38 cm high, 38 cm dia

Large & impressive French Orchies Art Nouveau jardiniere,…

Large & impressive French Orchies Art Nouveau jardiniere, baluster shape in crackle glaze, the fluted body moulded with 3 panels of female figure and flowers, 34 cm high

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

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

A large Italian Majolica jardiniere, decorated with scrolling…

Italian Majolica Jardiniere with Mask Lugs

A large Italian Majolica jardiniere, decorated with scrolling motifs with two masks lugs. 32 cm high, 40 cm diameter.

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

A large majolica jardiniere, late 19th century, the baluster…

Majolica Iris Jardiniere, Late 19th Century

A large majolica jardiniere, late 19th century, the baluster body relief decorated with a continuous frieze of leafy iris, 35 cm high. Provenance: Hurnall's Antiques & decorative Arts catalogue, no.202

A pair of large majolica jardinieres, probably Longwy, late…

Large Longwy Majolica Jardinieres, Late 19th Century

A pair of large majolica jardinieres, probably Longwy, late 19th century, 42 cm high, 35 cm diameter

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

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