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Material: Majolica
Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl,  1950s
Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl,  1950s

Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French mid-century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in orange, amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, ...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890

French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds signed Salins (East of France) circa 1890.  

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1890s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century French Barbotine Covered Bowl with Bird and Bird Nest Décor
19th Century French Barbotine Covered Bowl with Bird and Bird Nest Décor

19th Century French Barbotine Covered Bowl with Bird and Bird Nest Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century petite French faience bowl adorned with a bird and bird nest barbotine décor. This French pottery features a green colored body, decorated with exquisite colorful flow...

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19th Century French Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Brutalist Tree Trunk Ceramic Pitcher and Set of Six Drinking Cups, circa 1950
Brutalist Tree Trunk Ceramic Pitcher and Set of Six Drinking Cups, circa 1950

Brutalist Tree Trunk Ceramic Pitcher and Set of Six Drinking Cups, circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of Brutalist Tree Trunk Ceramic Jug and Six Cups, France, 1950s. Rare multicolor handpainted water / sangria / juice drinking set of six cups and large jug with tree trunk desig...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

English Majolica Vine & Strawberries Plate, circa 1880
English Majolica Vine & Strawberries Plate, circa 1880

English Majolica Vine & Strawberries Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

English Majolica vine & strawberries plate, circa 1880. Very rare color. Hairline.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Italian Pair Pierced Majolica Lamps Urn Shaped w/Filigree Bases by Cantagalli
Italian Pair Pierced Majolica Lamps Urn Shaped w/Filigree Bases by Cantagalli

Italian Pair Pierced Majolica Lamps Urn Shaped w/Filigree Bases by Cantagalli

By Cantagalli

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Italian pair of table lamps composed of pierced majolica urn shaped bodies with hand painted green leaves & gilded tips, brass & brass plated combination fi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Majolica Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century French Choisy Le Roi Majolica Hen & Chicks Plate
19th Century French Choisy Le Roi Majolica Hen & Chicks Plate

19th Century French Choisy Le Roi Majolica Hen & Chicks Plate

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Pearland, TX

A charming antique French majolica hen and chicks plate by H.B. Boulanger, Choisy le Roi, France, circa 1890. Maker's mark on reverse. It displays beautifully with vibrant colors and...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.

Category

1950s French Rustic Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

French Faience Peacock Wall Pocket Saint Clement
French Faience Peacock Wall Pocket Saint Clement

French Faience Peacock Wall Pocket Saint Clement

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

Large French faience peacock Wall Pocket signed Saint Clement.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

17th Century Dutch Delft sea creature Tile with Decoration of Mermaid
17th Century Dutch Delft sea creature Tile with Decoration of Mermaid

17th Century Dutch Delft sea creature Tile with Decoration of Mermaid

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Circa 1640 – 1670 A finely painted blue and white Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a Mermaid holding a torch. Sea creatures were quite popular in the 17th cen...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Victorian Historism Majolica Pedestal Bowl / Centerpiece Knights Dragons
Antique Victorian Historism Majolica Pedestal Bowl / Centerpiece Knights Dragons

Antique Victorian Historism Majolica Pedestal Bowl / Centerpiece Knights Dragons

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This antique Historism centerpiece / pedestal bowl is made of polychrom glazed majolica and features four cartouches decorated with high relief knight helmets and dragons. The manufa...

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1880s German Rococo Revival Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Small Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Circa 1890
Small Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Circa 1890

Small Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Circa 1890

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

Small 19th Century round Palissy fish platter Thomas Sergent. decorated with a fish on the center ,on the border a snail, a snake, a butterfly , bugs and leaves. 4 inches diameter. T...

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1890s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Violin In Majolica Manufacture Rouen Early 1800s French Musical Ceramics
Violin In Majolica Manufacture Rouen Early 1800s French Musical Ceramics

Violin In Majolica Manufacture Rouen Early 1800s French Musical Ceramics

By Rouen

Located in Milano, MI

French Faience Violin Manufacture of Rouen Beginning 1800 with a side pocket and two holes for hanging on the wall by means of a string, missing. This stanniferous glaze majolica vi...

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Early 19th Century Baroque Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Antique Belgian Wasmuel Majolica Bird With Cherries Plate, Circa 1890
Antique Belgian Wasmuel Majolica Bird With Cherries Plate, Circa 1890

Antique Belgian Wasmuel Majolica Bird With Cherries Plate, Circa 1890

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique Belgian majolica crested bird in a cherry tree plate, Wasmuel, circa 1890. This lovely hand painted plate has brilliant vibrant colors and exquisite detail. DIMEN...

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn
Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn

Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th century Italian majolica urn. This gorgeous Italian majolica or maiolica urn or jardiniere is hand decorated with serpents, dolphins an...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica

19th Century French Onnaing Majolica Pig Waiter Pitcher
19th Century French Onnaing Majolica Pig Waiter Pitcher

19th Century French Onnaing Majolica Pig Waiter Pitcher

By Onnaing

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb antique French majolica barbotine pig waiter pitcher by Onnaing, circa 1880. This delightful pitcher is designed as the "maitre d'hotel" or butler pig ready to serve, hand p...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French 19th Century Majolica Compote and Plates with Roses, Sold Individually
French 19th Century Majolica Compote and Plates with Roses, Sold Individually

French 19th Century Majolica Compote and Plates with Roses, Sold Individually

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French majolica compote and seven plates from the 19th century, with roses and foliage, priced and sold individually. Born in France during the 19th century, these majolica plates ...

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19th Century French Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s
Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful artichoke and leaves 8 pieces crockery /tableware / serveware set. Spain, 1960s This serving set is made in dark green glazed ceramic and it is comprised by: 1 artichoke sugar bowl / sauce tureen with lid+ 1 small serving spoon+ 1 small plate 1 serving small bowl 2 leaf shaped small plates 1 artichoke salt shaker+ 1 artichoke pepper...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Strawberry Platter Luneville
19th Century Majolica Strawberry Platter Luneville

19th Century Majolica Strawberry Platter Luneville

By Luneville

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Large 19th Century Majolica Strawberry Platter signed Luneville. Platter / 12.8" on 10,5 inches.

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Antique 19th Century French Majolica Floral Plate
Antique 19th Century French Majolica Floral Plate

Antique 19th Century French Majolica Floral Plate

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely antique French majolica floral plate, circa 1890. This beautiful French country style plate has hand painted pink flowers and leaves on a ligh...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Grapes Wall Platter Longchamp
19th Century Majolica Grapes Wall Platter Longchamp

19th Century Majolica Grapes Wall Platter Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful 19th century French Majolica grapes wall platter signed Longchamp terre de fer. The fruits are in high relief with the leaves and branches. The ma...

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1880s French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Pair of Bitossi Majolica Large Urn Table Lamps, Flower Decor
Pair of Bitossi Majolica Large Urn Table Lamps, Flower Decor

Pair of Bitossi Majolica Large Urn Table Lamps, Flower Decor

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare and unusual pair of monumental ceramic lamps with abstract sgraffito decor was made by Bitossi Ceramiche; the pattern is very similar in style to pieces that were designed for ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher Onnaing Style
19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher Onnaing Style

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher Onnaing Style

By Onnaing

Located in Dallas, TX

This colorful, antique water pitcher was crafted in Northern France, circa 1880. The jug, titled "Cochon au Jambon" (pig with ham), features a pig sculpture with a laurel leaf crown ...

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Early 20th Century French Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Asparagus Platter Fives Lille
19th Century Majolica Asparagus Platter Fives Lille

19th Century Majolica Asparagus Platter Fives Lille

By Fives-Lille

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica asparagus platter Fives Lille, circa 1890. Reference / Page 149 "Artichauts et asperges en barbotine" of M.Bottero.

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1880s French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Large Antique French Gien White Pale Blue Majolica Oyster Platter, Circa 1890
Large Antique French Gien White Pale Blue Majolica Oyster Platter, Circa 1890

Large Antique French Gien White Pale Blue Majolica Oyster Platter, Circa 1890

By Gien

Located in Pearland, TX

A rare large antique 19th-Century French Gien porcelain oyster platter, fluted and gilt at the edges, circa 1890. It's a lovely glazed white color with pale blue undertones. Maker's ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher
Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher

Minton Majolica Acorn and Snail Jug/pitcher

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jug/pitcher which features oak leaves and acorns to the sides and a snail to the handle. Colouration: brown, green, ochre, are predominant. The piece bears maker's ma...

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1860s Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Mid Century French Vallauris Majolica Oyster Plate
Mid Century French Vallauris Majolica Oyster Plate

Mid Century French Vallauris Majolica Oyster Plate

By Vallauris

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous vintage French Vallauris oyster plate in lovely shades of green and turquoise from the South of France, circa 1950. Maker's mark on reverse. It displays beautifully with v...

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1950s French Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Antique French Sarreguemines Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1870
Antique French Sarreguemines Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1870

Antique French Sarreguemines Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1870

By Sarreguemines

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French Sarreguemines majolica oyster plate, circa 1870. Maker's mark and model number on reverse (this is an older model). It displays beautifully with vibrant col...

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1870s French Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Fish on Coral Dish
Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Fish on Coral Dish

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Fish on Coral Dish

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Holdcroft Majolica dish which features two entwined fish and coral. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: cobalt blue, green, grey, are predominant.

Category

1880s Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Hand-Painted Italian Majolica Vase from Orvieto, Signed “NP”, 1960s
Hand-Painted Italian Majolica Vase from Orvieto, Signed “NP”, 1960s

Hand-Painted Italian Majolica Vase from Orvieto, Signed “NP”, 1960s

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A beautifully hand-painted majolica amphora from Orvieto, dating to the 1960s and signed “NP / Orvieto” on the underside. Richly decorated with vibrant arabesque motifs and warm, sat...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Italian Reproduction Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Orci Vase
Antique Italian Reproduction Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Orci Vase

Antique Italian Reproduction Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Orci Vase

Located in Encinitas, CA

Lovely reproduction of Classic Renaissance Revival theme, expertly handcrafted and hand-painted Majolica glaze over terra cotta. Mediterranean blue & golden yellow color theme. Made in Italy. Limited edition, exclusively produced for Bellini's Antique Italia...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

circa 1910 Arts & Crafts Oak Wall Coat Rack, Beveled Mirror & Hand Painted Tiles
circa 1910 Arts & Crafts Oak Wall Coat Rack, Beveled Mirror & Hand Painted Tiles

circa 1910 Arts & Crafts Oak Wall Coat Rack, Beveled Mirror & Hand Painted Tiles

Located in Lisse, NL

Large size, great shape and excellent condition antique coat rack. If you are looking for a stylish and practical coat rack in the Arts & Crafts style then this period piece could be perfect for you. It is truly stylish, entirely original and, as you can see in our images, it is in very good condition. This quality antique is handcrafted from solid oak and it comes with the inlaid, hand painted and glazed tiles. These tiles are extra special, because on top of the glazing are unique, gilt and stylized flower motifs. This luxurious and colorful coat rack also comes with all the original and aesthetically beautiful hooks...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Mirror, Oak

French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1900
French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1900

French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica asparagus platter with leaves and oak leaves circa 1890. One hairline.

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching ceramic bull jug / pitcher, Spain, 1960s. Spanish ceramic bull shaped jug with romanesque inspired decorative details in green, white and brown-black. This kind of tradi...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

SAINT-CLEMENT French Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Pitcher 1920
SAINT-CLEMENT French Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Pitcher 1920

SAINT-CLEMENT French Art Deco Ceramic Parrot Pitcher 1920

By Saint-Clément

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco ceramic parrot pitcher, Faïencerie de Saint-Clément, France, 1920s. Elegant and highly collectible French ceramic parrot pitcher produced by the Faïencerie de Saint-...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890

Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant and rare Majolica stork with a bamboo vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels an...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Palissy Porcelain Flounder Fish Wall Platter
19th Century Majolica Palissy Porcelain Flounder Fish Wall Platter

19th Century Majolica Palissy Porcelain Flounder Fish Wall Platter

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Century Majolica Porcelain Palissy Flounder Fish Wall Platter. 8.2 inches diameter.

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

WEDGWOOD - Embossed Majolica Grape Leaf Center Bowl - U.K. - Circa 1940
WEDGWOOD - Embossed Majolica Grape Leaf Center Bowl - U.K. - Circa 1940

WEDGWOOD - Embossed Majolica Grape Leaf Center Bowl - U.K. - Circa 1940

By Wedgwood

Located in Chatham, ON

WEDGWOOD - Vintage majolica ceramic embossed grape leaf pattern center bowl - oval shape - twin twig handles - pronounced flared foot - green semi iridescent glaze - printed back sta...

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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris
Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris

Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950. Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds, tomato, garlic. From Provence, Mediterranean fishes. Length / 20 inches on 9 inches, ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Floral Charger by Patti Zomber, Hand-Painted, 13.5"
French Majolica Floral Charger by Patti Zomber, Hand-Painted, 13.5"

French Majolica Floral Charger by Patti Zomber, Hand-Painted, 13.5"

Located in Miami, FL

A fine and very decorative 20th century French Barbotine style majolica floral art charger or plate. Painted in a neutral palette of white, green, pale pinks and yellow, this French...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Minton Pottery Majolica Sardine Box with Fish Motifs 19th Century Victorian Era
Minton Pottery Majolica Sardine Box with Fish Motifs 19th Century Victorian Era

Minton Pottery Majolica Sardine Box with Fish Motifs 19th Century Victorian Era

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

Minton majolica sardine box with raised fish motifs, from the late 19th century (Victorian era). It measures 9'' in depth by 7 1/2'' in width by 4'' in height (recipient measures 4 1...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

A George Jones Majolica Rooster Teapot, English, ca. 1872
A George Jones Majolica Rooster Teapot, English, ca. 1872

A George Jones Majolica Rooster Teapot, English, ca. 1872

By George Jones

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A George Jones Majolica Rooster (Cockerel) teapot, English, ca. 1872, naturalistically modeled as a running cockerel, the tail feathers forming the handle, the open beak forming the ...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880
French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880

French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual French yellow Majolica moon plate with owl, star ,bat and bird, circa 1880.  

Category

1880s French Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Set of Four Italian Molded Deruta Majolica Dishes, 20th Century
Set of Four Italian Molded Deruta Majolica Dishes, 20th Century

Set of Four Italian Molded Deruta Majolica Dishes, 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A set of four Italian molded Deruta Maiolica/Majolica dishes 20th century Three plates and one large shallow bowl, all hand painted in polychrome ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Wedgwood Majolica Sardinia Sardine Box
Wedgwood Majolica Sardinia Sardine Box

Wedgwood Majolica Sardinia Sardine Box

By Wedgwood

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Wedgwood Majolica sardine box which features a fishing boat named 'SARDINIA', with fish in nets at either end. An anchor forms the handle. Colouration: brown, blue, grey, are predomi...

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1880s Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Green-Glazed Geranium Plate, Hope & Carter, English, ca. 1870s
Majolica Green-Glazed Geranium Plate, Hope & Carter, English, ca. 1870s

Majolica Green-Glazed Geranium Plate, Hope & Carter, English, ca. 1870s

Located in Banner Elk, NC

English majolica green-glazed 9.13-inch plate, with relief molded geranium plants and blossoms and a shaped rim by the English firm Hope & Carter, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ca. 1870s....

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Rare French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900
Rare French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900

Rare French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica beige pitcher rabbit with a medal 1900, made for the International Exhibition in Paris of 1900. The pitcher is stamped by the store where he was sold Compagnie Franco...

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Early 1900s French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

George Jones Thatched Beehive Cheese Keeper
George Jones Thatched Beehive Cheese Keeper

George Jones Thatched Beehive Cheese Keeper

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica cheese keep which features a straw thatched beehive, bound with rope. The base in the form of a wooden platform. Yellow ground versio...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Jerome Massier Fils Majolica Pheasant Vase
Jerome Massier Fils Majolica Pheasant Vase

Jerome Massier Fils Majolica Pheasant Vase

By Jerome Massier Fils

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Jerome Massier Fils Majolica figural vase which features a colourful pheasant stood in front of corn/wheat. Colouration: green, purple, teal blue are predominant. The piece bears mak...

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1920s French Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Antique French Art Nouveau Majolica Jardinière
Antique French Art Nouveau Majolica Jardinière

Antique French Art Nouveau Majolica Jardinière

Located in New Orleans, LA

For the serious collector of Art Nouveau, a charming and unique antique French Art Nouveau majolica jardinière with lovely hand painted natural decoration, rolled scalloped edge and ...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier
Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier

Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier

By Jerome Massier

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier. Direct from France, a rare and unique French majolica piece that features a multitude of birds arou...

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Antique and Vintage Majolica Platters, Pottery and Other Furniture and Decor

The popularity of Victorian majolica, the gaily colored, metallic-oxide-glazed earthenware, has ebbed and flowed for more than a century. Right now, antique and vintage majolica plates, pitchers, decorative objects and other pieces appear to be having a moment — again.

Starting in the 1850s, people in the U.S. and the U.K. embraced these affordable housewares with unusual polychrome palettes (turquoise and pink) and whimsical forms (candlesticks shaped like dolphins). By the 1870s, majolica was being mass-produced for an ever-expanding middle class in countries like England, France, Sweden, Hungary and Portugal. Majolica was Art for Everyman. Its popularity coincided with interest in exotic Japonisme and scientific studies by the likes of Carl Linnaeus, Charles Darwin and John James Audobon.

Despite a similarity in name, Victorian majolica is significantly different in subject matter and form from its Italian forebear, Renaissance maiolica. That earlier earthenware bore gaily painted religious and mythological scenes, and unlike majolica, with its  lively contours, was not molded or three dimensional.

What was the attraction of majolica for the 19th-century collector? “Imagine what it looked like in a Victorian interior, with dark woods, heavy drapes and upholstered chairs and sofas,” says Susan Weber, founder of the Bard Graduate Center in New York. “Majolica is robust and extremely tactile. With its naturalistic shapes, colorful glazes and often humorous themes, it appealed to the growing consumer society.” 

In England, manufacturers like Minton began to produce decorative, relief-molded majolica tiles for the interiors of taverns, train stations, even the famous Queen’s Dairy at Frogmore, on the grounds of Windsor Castle. In 19th-century France, Sèvres and smaller ceramics firms began to reinterpret the snake-decorated platters made by Bernard Palissy, a 16th-century self-taught French potter. The result was a type of majolica called Palissy ware, which, like the originals, was festooned with odd creatures (lobsters, lizards and snakes) modeled by hand.

The late Moroccan-born, Paris-based decorator Alberto Pinto often placed Palissy ware in his clients’ living rooms, posing individual pieces on brackets against a background of stamped, gilded leather. Pinto, in turn, influenced such contemporary decorators as Harry Heissmann of New York. After 1900, people got swept up in the romanticism of Art Nouveau and ceased buying majolica. The 1970s saw a revival of interest, and in 1982, the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York, organized “English Majolica,” an exhibition featuring 75 examples from Minton, Wedgwood and George Jones, among other makers. 

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