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What is the difference between maiolica and majolica?
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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 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
$600 / item
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
$600 / item
Large 19th Century Majolica Artichoke Pitcher Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Majolica artichoke Pitcher Wasmuel.
Category
Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
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 Bird Cache Pot Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica planter or cachepot jardinière bird Wasmuel.
Category
Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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