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What is antique majolica?

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What is antique majolica?
Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
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19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th-century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel, the wells are divided by blues lines, and red stars
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Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Water Lily Pond Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.  
Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Majolica blue and white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of
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Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Small Majolica Water Lily Pond Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.  
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Antique 1890s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Rare Belgium Majolica Asparagus Plate Wasmuel, circa 1880
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Belgium Majolica asparagus plate Wasmuel, circa 1880. Napkin trompe l'oeil.                
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Rare Belgium Majolica Asparagus Sunflower Plate Wasmuel, circa 1880
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Belgium Majolica asparagus sunflower plate Wasmuel, circa 1880.One chip on the back.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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