Majolica is a trade name first used in England by the Minton Pottery, and later by others including Wedgwood, Copeland, George Jones, and in Australia by John Campbell and Bendigo Pottery. A large quantity of majolica was also produced in England and Europe that is unmarked, or was made by minor manufacturers.

Majolica is an earthenware pottery decorated with a clear lead glaze and is characterised by vivid colour and a high gloss finish.

It was first introduced in England by Minton at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 as "Palissy ware", named after the inventor, the 16th century French potter Bernard Palissy, (c 1510 - c 1589) and also another type of earthenware coloured by an opaque glaze, which it called "Majolica Ware", the name derived from the Italian maiolica ware. However over time the name "Palissy Ware" was dropped and the wares became known as "Majolica". To add more...

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A Majolica ewer having raised animal and cherub scenes and…

Majolica Ewer with Animal and Cherub Scenes, Hand-Painted Decorations

A Majolica ewer having raised animal and cherub scenes and having all over hand painted decoration, height 57 cm, width 26 cm

An impressive tall majolica studio pottery pitcher featuring…

Janna Ferris Majolica Studio Pottery Pitcher with Fruit Design

An impressive tall majolica studio pottery pitcher featuring fruit and vegetables, possibly by Janna Ferris, height 48.5 cm

19th century French Majolica coffee pot and jug, by Hippolyte…

19th Century French Chinoiserie Majolica Coffee Pot and Jug

19th century French Majolica coffee pot and jug, by Hippolyte Boulenger et Cie, Choisy le Roi, in Chinoiserie pattern, in tones of brown and green, factory marks to base, height 19.5 cm and 16.5 cm (2)

A Majolica cockatoo form pitcher, attributed to Shorter &…

Majolica Cockatoo Pitcher by Shorter & Boulton (1880)

A Majolica cockatoo form pitcher, attributed to Shorter & Boulton, c.1880, height

English Majolica 'Honey Bear' jug, probably by Joseph Holdcroft,…

Majolica Honey Bear Jug by Joseph Holdcroft

English Majolica 'Honey Bear' jug, probably by Joseph Holdcroft, in the form of a seated bear holding a bowl and scoop, with mouth acting as spout, in tones of brown and turquoise, height 30 cm

Early Majolica blossom encrusted table vase dual handled…

Majolica Blossom Encrusted Dual-Handled Vase, #16, 34cm Height

Early Majolica blossom encrusted table vase dual handled ceramic jug, with applied blossom decoration, marked # 16 to base, height 34 cm

Two 19th century Majolica glaze ale jugs shallow relief…

Majolica Ale Jugs with Bird and Blossom Decorations

Two 19th century Majolica glaze ale jugs shallow relief decorations of bird and blossom branches, (both with rim faults) 19 cm heights

Brownhills Pottery pair of antique English majolica jugs, circa…

Antique English Majolica Jugs by Brownhills Pottery, 1880

Brownhills Pottery pair of antique English majolica jugs, circa 1880, stamped 'B.P. Co.' with diamond pattern registration mark, 32 cm high

Spanish Majolica figural jug, in the form of a woman seated on…

Majolica Woman on Duck Figural Jug

Spanish Majolica figural jug, in the form of a woman seated on the back of a duck, in tones of green, pink, blue and yellow, a/f, height 23.5 cm

An Onnaing Majolica pitcher, circa 1930, the hexagonal moulded…

Hexagonal Majolica Pitcher with Rose Clusters

An Onnaing Majolica pitcher, circa 1930, the hexagonal moulded pitcher with clusters of roses and stepped geometric forms, in amber, rose, and green glazes, impressed mark of Onnaing, Made in France, 25, to base, height: 19.5 cm

A Majolica lemon and leaf form jug, height 24 cm

Lemon and Leaf Majolica Jug (24 cm)

A Majolica lemon and leaf form jug, height 24 cm

Majolica Ware, large fish serving jug

Large Majolica Fish Serving Jug

Majolica Ware, large fish serving jug

Three antique majolica fish jugs, 19th century, 23 cm, 25 cm…

Antique Majolica Fish Jugs - 19th Century

Three antique majolica fish jugs, 19th century, 23 cm, 25 cm and 26 cm high

Two antique majolica fish jugs with dark glaze and pink…

Antique Majolica Fish Jugs - 19th Century

Two antique majolica fish jugs with dark glaze and pink interiors, 19th century, 23 cm and 27.5 cm high

Two antique majolica fish jugs with pink glazed interiors, 19th…

Antique Majolica Fish Jugs with Pink Glazed Interiors

Two antique majolica fish jugs with pink glazed interiors, 19th century, 26 cm and 29 cm high

Two majolica fish jugs, 19th century, 26 cm and 28 cm high

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Fish Jugs

Two majolica fish jugs, 19th century, 26 cm and 28 cm high

Two English majolica fish jugs, 19th century, 20 cm and 22 cm…

Pair of 19th Century English Fish Jugs

Two English majolica fish jugs, 19th century, 20 cm and 22 cm high

Antique Majolica owl character jug height 22.5 cm

Antique Majolica Owl Jug (22.5cm)

Antique Majolica owl character jug height 22.5 cm

Fine pair of large Victorian Majolica ewers moulded with putti,…

Victorian Majolica Ewers with Putti Moulding

Fine pair of large Victorian Majolica ewers moulded with putti, England circa 1880, probably William Brownfield

Saint Clement French barbotine majolica Gypp whippet dog…

French Barbotine Majolica Absinthe Pitcher with Whippet Dog

Saint Clement French barbotine majolica Gypp whippet dog absinthe pitcher, late 19th century, stamped factory mark to base, 35 cm high

Two antique Victorian Majolica fish shaped jugs width 13 cm one…

Antique Fish-Shaped Majolica Jugs - One with Chip

Two antique Victorian Majolica fish shaped jugs width 13 cm one with chip to spout

Majolica parrot jug 14.5 cm high

Majolica Parrot Jug - 14.5cm Height

Majolica parrot jug 14.5 cm high

An Art Deco Majolica pitcher by Frie Onnaing, circa 1920s, the…

Art Deco Majolica Pitcher by Frie Onnaing

An Art Deco Majolica pitcher by Frie Onnaing, circa 1920s, the hexagonal pitcher with moulded layered geometric forms in tan and teal colours with clusters of maroon roses, impressed marks underside, height 20 cm

A Majolica asparagus pitcher by Frie Onnaing, circa 1900, a…

Frie Onnaing Majolica Asparagus Pitcher

A Majolica asparagus pitcher by Frie Onnaing, circa 1900, a rectangular pitcher moulded as a series of vertical asparagus spears with a bracket asparagus handle, in maroon, aubergine, olive and cream colours, unmarked but known Onnaing design, height 21 cm

A French Art Deco Majolica pitcher by Onnaing, circa 1920s, the…

French Art Deco Majolica Pitcher by Onnaing

A French Art Deco Majolica pitcher by Onnaing, circa 1920s, the square section pitcher with a bracket handle applied to one edge, a moulded sunburst and geometric frieze in maroon, amber, yellow and blue colours above a similarly patterned lower register…

A French Art Deco Majolica pitcher by Onnaing, circa 1920s, the…

French Art Deco Majolica Pitcher by Onnaing

A French Art Deco Majolica pitcher by Onnaing, circa 1920s, the square section pitcher with a bracket handle applied to one edge, a moulded floral frieze in maroon, amber, aqua and blue colours above a patterned lower register in olive, impressed marks of…

Majolica jardiniere with applied floral motif and two majolica…

English Majolica Jardiniere and Two Jugs with Floral Motif

Majolica jardiniere with applied floral motif and two majolica jugs, English, 19th century, the jardiniere 25 cm

Three Majolica glazed fish 'Gluggle' jugs

Majolica Gluggle Fish Jugs

Three Majolica glazed fish 'Gluggle' jugs

Late Victorian large Majolica water jug, cylindrical body…

Victorian Majolica Bird Water Jug

Late Victorian large Majolica water jug, cylindrical body relief moulded with birds

A vintage French Majolica bear pitcher, circa 1900, modelled as…

Antique French Majolica Bear Pitcher

A vintage French Majolica bear pitcher, circa 1900, modelled as a grimacing bear in brown colours holding a medallion, maroon, lined, impressed pattern number 126 underside, height 22 cm

A French Majolica pitcher, circa 1900, pattern 825, with…

Art Nouveau Majolica Pitcher by Onnaing, circa 1900

A French Majolica pitcher, circa 1900, pattern 825, with maker's mark for Onnaing, the tapering pitcher moulded with Art Nouveau style flowers in purple, cherry, and amber colours above stylised leaves and stems in olive and teal colours, with a…

Antique Italian majolica painted ewer floral decorated, with…

18th Century Italian Majolica Floral Ewer

Antique Italian majolica painted ewer floral decorated, with decorative handle. Later 18th century, height 27 cm

French St. Clement Majolica parrot water jug, depicted with…

St. Clement Majolica Parrot Water Jug, 32cm Height, A/F

French St. Clement Majolica parrot water jug, depicted with crest raised, with spout in beak, in tones of green, red, yellow and blue, a/f, height 32 cm

A French Majolica Greyhound Absinthe pitcher by St Clement…

St. Clement Majolica Greyhound Absinthe Pitcher

A French Majolica Greyhound Absinthe pitcher by St Clement early 20th century an alerted seated greyhound in buff and light brown colours, with the tail serving as a handle, marked 'Gypp' to the collar, monograms of St Clement and Kg for Keller & Guerin…

A French 'World Fair' Majolica rabbit pitcher, 1900,…

Majolica Rabbit Pitcher from 1900 Paris World Fair

A French 'World Fair' Majolica rabbit pitcher, 1900, unidentified incised marks, a rabbit in buff colours sporting a green ribbon with a medal dated 1900 issued to commemorate the Paris world Fair held from 15 April to 12 November in that year, incised…

A French Majolica 'Pig and Ham' pitcher by Orchies, circa 1900,…

Orchies Majolica Pig and Ham Pitcher

A French Majolica 'Pig and Ham' pitcher by Orchies, circa 1900, a corpulent pig with a maroon sash and an attached ham, a deep green wreath about his head and an applied handle, incised maker and windmill mark underside, height height 22 cm

Antique French Majolica pitcher / jug, 22 cm high, 20 cm wide,…

French Majolica Pitcher - Antique

Antique French Majolica pitcher / jug, 22 cm high, 20 cm wide, 12 cm deep

A late Victorian English Majolica owl pitcher, late 19th…

Victorian Majolica Owl Pitcher

A late Victorian English Majolica owl pitcher, late 19th century, a moulded pitcher with lead glazes in brown, mid green and sponged rose colours, with an integral twig form handle; unmarked, height 24.5 cm

Vintage French majolica ceramic milk jug, marked to base 'Frie…

French Floral Majolica Milk Jug

Vintage French majolica ceramic milk jug, marked to base 'Frie Onnaing,' embossed floral decoration. Height 15 cm

Antique majolica jug decorated with lion mask heads in…

Majolica jug with lion mask decoration

Antique majolica jug decorated with lion mask heads in cartouches, 18 cm high

A French Onnaing Majolica pig pitcher, 'Maitre D'Hotel',…

French Majolica Pig Pitcher 'Maitre D'Hotel'

A French Onnaing Majolica pig pitcher, 'Maitre D'Hotel', 1894-1938 period, pattern 737, a suitably attired pig hotel manager wearing a floppy bonnet, an apron and carrying a towel and a bottle, his chair back serving as the scrolling handle, in semi…

Antique French majolica jug, 20 cm high

French Majolica Jug, 20cm

Antique French majolica jug, 20 cm high

A French Majolica jug in the form of a parrot, circa 1920s. 32.…

French Majolica Parrot Jug, 1920s

A French Majolica jug in the form of a parrot, circa 1920s. 32.5 cm high

A French Majolica jug, late 19th century. 3.5 cm high

Late 19th Century French Majolica Jug

A French Majolica jug, late 19th century. 3.5 cm high

Majolica pitcher, shaped in a fish over a pond Flowering…

Fish Pitcher with Lily Pond Motif

Majolica pitcher, shaped in a fish over a pond Flowering Lillies moulded pottery, decorator's mark underneath, height 27 cm

Antique French majolica lidded jug in the form of a soldier, 27…

French Majolica Soldier Lidded Jug - Antique

Antique French majolica lidded jug in the form of a soldier, 27 cm high

A Spanish 'Casasus' Majolica bird form jar and cover, the cover…

Spanish Majolica Bird Jar with Cover

A Spanish 'Casasus' Majolica bird form jar and cover, the cover with bird finial, 29 cm high

Two Temuka Ware pottery electric jugs, the black lids named…

Temuka Ware Electric Jugs with NEECO Lids

Two Temuka Ware pottery electric jugs, the black lids named 'NEECO', mottled blue and majolica type glaze, impressed mark to base of each.

Large Wilhelm Schiller & Sons, Bohemia Majolica ewer, c.1880,…

Bohemian Majolica Ewer with Masks and Phoenix

Large Wilhelm Schiller & Sons, Bohemia Majolica ewer, c.1880, of handsome proportions, decorated with masks, phoenix and flowers, in tones of brown, turquoise and brown, 34 cm x 36 cm

Antique French Majolica ewer, raised figures in relief, 24 cm…

French Majolica Ewer with Raised Relief Figures

Antique French Majolica ewer, raised figures in relief, 24 cm high

An Italian majolica albarello jar, decorated with cobalt on a…

Italian Majolica Albarello Jar with Cobalt Decoration

An Italian majolica albarello jar, decorated with cobalt on a white ground tin glaze. Height 23.5 cm

Antique French majolica Monk jug, approx 26 cm high

French Majolica Monk Jug - 26cm

Antique French majolica Monk jug, approx 26 cm high

Antique French Majolica Orchies ewer, approx 20 cm high

French Majolica Orchies Ewer - Antique

Antique French Majolica Orchies ewer, approx 20 cm high

French jug impressed marks Orchies, approx 23 cm high

French Orchies Jug with Impressed Marks, 23 cm High

French jug impressed marks Orchies, approx 23 cm high

Early Majolica parrot bird jug, 15 cm high.

Majolica Parrot Bird Jug - 15cm

Early Majolica parrot bird jug, 15 cm high.

French Majolica pitcher, approx 22 cm high

French Majolica Pitcher - 22cm Height

French Majolica pitcher, approx 22 cm high

A 19th century Italian Majolica blue and white floral pattern…

Italian Majolica Blue and White Tea Set - 46 Pieces

A 19th century Italian Majolica blue and white floral pattern tea set, 46 pieces, cups, saucers, plates with teapot, jug and basin with large bowl. All painted and signed Maioliche, tin glaze.

Antique Palissy Majolica jug & bowl, decorated with reptiles,…

Reptile-themed Antique Palissy Majolica Jug & Bowl Set

Antique Palissy Majolica jug & bowl, decorated with reptiles, as inspected, 27 cm high (including bowl) approx.

Antique Palissy Majolica ewer, with cover, decorated with…

Palissy Majolica Ewer with Reptiles and Insects Decoration

Antique Palissy Majolica ewer, with cover, decorated with reptiles & insects, as inspected, 39 cm high approx

A large Italian majolica albarello, Montelupo region, dated…

1688 Montelupo Majolica Albarello - 49cm

A large Italian majolica albarello, Montelupo region, dated 1688, 49 cm high

Two St Clement Majolica bird Pitchers, 1930s, France, a mallard…

St. Clement Majolica Bird Pitchers

Two St Clement Majolica bird Pitchers, 1930s, France, a mallard duck and a cockatoo in rich green, Prussian blue and tan to yellow colours, both with vegetal handles, marks in relief underside with pattern numbers. Height 33 cm

English Majolica 'Gurgling' fish jugs having raised fishscale…

Fish Gurgling Jug with Fishscale Detail

English Majolica 'Gurgling' fish jugs having raised fishscale detail, on round pedestal bases. Condition good to fair, early chip to one mouth. Height 26.5 cm

English antique Majolica 'Honey Bear' jug attributed to George…

Antique Majolica Honey Bear Jug

English antique Majolica 'Honey Bear' jug attributed to George Skey modelled as a bear sitting cross legged, with two interlocking spoons to form the handle, unmarked. Condition poor, some restoration, cracks & losses. Height 30 cm

A pair of antique Italian majolica hand painted jars. 50 cm

Italian Hand-Painted Majolica Jars - Antique Pair (50cm)

A pair of antique Italian majolica hand painted jars. 50 cm

Portuguese antique Majolica Palissy style lidded ewer the body…

Antique Majolica Palissy Style Lidded Ewer with Scarab Beetles

Portuguese antique Majolica Palissy style lidded ewer the body & cover in the typical rustique manner with three applied scarab beetles, the handle modelled as a lizard hunting the frog finial whilst another smaller lizard looks on.

Portuguese antique Majolica Palissy style ewer & under plate…

Palissy Style Majolica Ewer with Lizard Handle and Scarab Beetles

Portuguese antique Majolica Palissy style ewer & under plate the body & cover in the typical rustique manner with two applied scarab beetles, the handle modelled as a lizard hunting the frog whilst three smaller lizards stalk a butterfly. Condition, fair,…

English antique Majolica Stork jug depicting a stalk wading in…

Majolica Stork Jug with Swallows

English antique Majolica Stork jug depicting a stalk wading in shallow water with two swallows flying overhead, with a straw form base. Condition, good, some minor paint losses. Height 23 cm

English antique Majolica hunting dog handled jug decorated to…

Antique Majolica Hunting Dog Jug with Game Birds & Hare

English antique Majolica hunting dog handled jug decorated to both sides with hanging pheasants, game birds & hare, unmarked.

English antique Majolica group of three various fish jugs of…

Antique Majolica Fish Jug Trio

English antique Majolica group of three various fish jugs of various sizes. Condition, good, some crazing. Height of tallest 28.5 cm

English antique Majolica 'Honey bear' jug attributed to George…

Antique Majolica Honey Bear Jug with Spoon Handle

English antique Majolica 'Honey bear' jug attributed to George Skey modelled as a bear sitting cross legged, with two interlocking spoons to form the handle, unmarked. Condition, good to fair, professional restoration to the back spoon handle. Height 30 cm

A New Zealand colonial Milton Pottery and gilt metal ewer, the…

Majolica Glazed Ewer with Gilt Metal Handle

A New Zealand colonial Milton Pottery and gilt metal ewer, the ovoid body with rich majolica glaze in dark blue, green blue and tan, the elaborate pierced scrolling gilt metal handle, bacchus mask to the pouring lip and spreading foot reputedly made at…

Early antique tin glazed albarello, in blue and white, vacant…

Antique Blue and White Albarello with Winged Griffins

Early antique tin glazed albarello, in blue and white, vacant cartouche with winged griffins and winged Putto above. Of waisted shape with spreading foot, minor chips, approx 22 cm high

Large Majolica jug and bowl, with all over fruit pattern,…

Fruit Majolica Jug and Bowl Set

Large Majolica jug and bowl, with all over fruit pattern, hheight 17 cm approx

Vintage Majolica jug, 14 cm high approx.

Vintage Majolica Jug - 14cm Height

Vintage Majolica jug, 14 cm high approx.

French Art Nouveau Majolica jug, 623 Frie Onnaing France, 19 cm…

French Art Nouveau Majolica Jug by Frie Onnaing

French Art Nouveau Majolica jug, 623 Frie Onnaing France, 19 cm high approx.

Majolica 'Bear Jug', approx 22 cm high

Majolica Bear Jug, 22cm

Majolica 'Bear Jug', approx 22 cm high

A 19th century majolica fish jug, approx 28 cm high

Antique Majolica Fish Jug, 19th Century

A 19th century majolica fish jug, approx 28 cm high

Antique majolica jug along with a vintage Staffordshire…

Antique Majolica and Staffordshire Innkeepers Jugs

Antique majolica jug along with a vintage Staffordshire Innkeepers jug, approx 20 cm high and shorter (2)

Pair of Majolica style grape pattern jugs, approx 19 cm high (2)

Majolica-style Grape Jugs (Pair)

Pair of Majolica style grape pattern jugs, approx 19 cm high (2)

Unusual Majolica jug with bird & leaves A/F

Bird & Leaf Majolica Jug A/F

Unusual Majolica jug with bird & leaves A/F

A tall Majolica jug with grape-vine decoration A/F

Majolica Grape-Vine Jug A/F

A tall Majolica jug with grape-vine decoration A/F

Nouveau Majolica Wan Jiang 1991-1996 rabbit pitcher, approx. 16…

Majolica Rabbit Pitcher (1991-1996) - 16 cm High

Nouveau Majolica Wan Jiang 1991-1996 rabbit pitcher, approx. 16 cm high

French Majolica water pitcher in the form of a pig dressed as a…

French Majolica Pig Waiter Water Pitcher

French Majolica water pitcher in the form of a pig dressed as a waiter, underside impressed 'Frie Onnaing 737 made in France', height 26 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Majolica hunting jug, 25.5 cm high

Majolica Hunting Jug - 25.5cm

Majolica hunting jug, 25.5 cm high

Antique majolica monkey jug

Antique Monkey Majolica Jug

Antique majolica monkey jug

Large Majolica jug with sterling silver rim and base

Majolica Jug with Sterling Silver Details

Large Majolica jug with sterling silver rim and base

A Majolica jug 20 cm high

20cm Majolica Jug

A Majolica jug 20 cm high