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.

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Antique 1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel

$480 Sale Price / item

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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.

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Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

$440 Sale Price

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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.

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Antique 1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel

$440 Sale Price

20% Off

Art Nouveau Faience Handled Vase with Drip Glaze, Belgium

By Wasmuel Majolica, Thulin, Denbac

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Striking large ceramic vase features the organic, rounded shape with 3 curved, free-flowing decorative handles. It is decorated in characteristic Belgian Art Nouveau style with the u...

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