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What is the difference between maiolica and majolica?

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What is the difference between maiolica and majolica?
There is no difference between maiolica and majolica pottery, they are simply variations of the same name. Majolica/maiolica is earthenware with a tin-glazed white enamel finish that was made in Italian. Other names for tin-glazed pottery are faience or delftware. Shop a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J. Karnitz.
Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

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. One minor chip on the back. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J. Karnitz.
Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Majolica Asparagus Blue & White Platter Wasmuel, circa 1890
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica asparagus blue & white platter Wasmuel, circa 1890.
Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Majolica Bird with Cherries Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica bird with cherries plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.
Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

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