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 pair of antique Italian Majolica vases in Renaissance manner,…

Pair of Antique Italian Majolica Vases with Mythological Scenes

A pair of antique Italian Majolica vases in Renaissance manner, late 19th / early 20th century, each of baluster shape with a pair of scrolling handles between the shoulder and the everted mouth modelled as twinned serpents with a grotesque mask at the…

A large antique Italian Majolica vase in Renaissance manner,…

Italian Majolica Vase with Renaissance Triumph of Neptune Design

A large antique Italian Majolica vase in Renaissance manner, Pesaro, late 19th / early 20th century, of baluster shape with a pair of exuberantly scrolling handles between the shoulder and the everted mouth modelled as twinned serpents with a grotesque…

An Austrian pierced pottery bowl, a pair of French majolica…

Mixed Antique Pottery and Porcelain Collection, 19th-20th Century

An Austrian pierced pottery bowl, a pair of French majolica mantle vases with bird and blossom decoration, a conical terracotta vase and an antique English green porcelain cabinet plate with hand painted bird decoration, 19th and 20th century, (5 items),…

A large vintage Majolica studio Pottery vase with emerald green…

Emerald Green Majolica Vase with Water Lily Detail, 26cm Height

A large vintage Majolica studio Pottery vase with emerald green glaze & water Lilly detail, height 26 cm

An impressive Majolica ram's head vase, attributed to Minto, c.…

Majolica Ram's Head Vase, Minto, c.1860

An impressive Majolica ram's head vase, attributed to Minto, c.1860

A pair of majolica vases featuring relief vines and faun faces…

Relief Vines and Faun Faces Majolica Vases - 39cm

A pair of majolica vases featuring relief vines and faun faces to pouring lip, height 39 cm

A large Art Deco ceramic vase by Orchies, c1930s the tall…

Art Deco Orchies Ceramic Vase, Northern France, c.1930s

A large Art Deco ceramic vase by Orchies, c1930s the tall northern French drip glazed baluster vase with feathered brown to mauve striations against darker ground to the neck, with turquoise blue glazed interior; impressed 'Orchies France' with windmill…

Tall Majolica heron vase, c. 1900, in the manner of Joseph…

Majolica Heron Vase, c. 1900, 94 cm Height

Tall Majolica heron vase, c. 1900, in the manner of Joseph Holdcroft, modelled as a heron standing amongst aquatic plants, raised on a naturalistic rocky base, height 94 cm

A profusely decorated majolica vase by Wilhelm Schiller & Son,…

Opulent Majolica Vase by Wilhelm Schiller & Son

A profusely decorated majolica vase by Wilhelm Schiller & Son, Bohemia, late 19th/20th century, the opulent vase with a spherical body, flaring rim and extravagant handles decorated with scroll and floral motifs in mostly brown and caramel tones upon a…

An antique French majolica dragon vase of impressive…

19th Century French Majolica Dragon Vase (70cm)

An antique French majolica dragon vase of impressive proportions, late 19th century, 70 cm high

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

A large pair of Italian Majolica Istoriato vases, 19th century,…

Italian Majolica Istoriato Vases with Mythological and Biblical Scenes

A large pair of Italian Majolica Istoriato vases, 19th century, both with handles formed as entwined snakes issuing from a mask, painted in colours with oval reserves, one vase depicting Tarquin and Lucretia and a battle scene verso, the other Coriolanus,…

A pair of Delft Majolica vases, of shaped cylindrical form,…

Delft Majolica Vases with Floral Motifs, Ar 1792 Marked

A pair of Delft Majolica vases, of shaped cylindrical form, with floral motifs to one side and marked Ar 1792 to other, 18.5 cm high.

A Continental Majolica plate and a Majolica vase, 20th century,…

Majolica Plate and Vase with Italian Scene and Crest

A Continental Majolica plate and a Majolica vase, 20th century, a baluster vase with high set handles decorated with an imaginary crest upon a crackleware ground (as found), painted marks to base and a large dish featuring an Italian scene and centred…

Impressive pair of French Art Nouveau Majolica glazed figural…

French Art Nouveau Dragonfly Nymph Vases by Massier (9 words)

Impressive pair of French Art Nouveau Majolica glazed figural dragonfly nymph vases circa 1900, probably by Massier

A majolica pottery vase with rose decoration, 19th century, 18…

19th Century Majolica Rose Vase - 18x29cm

A majolica pottery vase with rose decoration, 19th century, 18 cm high, 29 cm across

A rare Italian Majolica vase, Caltagirone, Sicily, circa 17th…

17th Century Sicilian Majolica Vase with St. Lucia Decoration

A rare Italian Majolica vase, Caltagirone, Sicily, circa 17th century, the baluster vase, decorated with a roundel of St Lucia, shown holding her eyes on a golden plate, the obverse with a blue foliate vine. 29 cm high, 19.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Ex…

Large Majolica vase. Ovoid form with faience glaze. Provenance:…

Majolica Vase with Faience Glaze

Large Majolica vase. Ovoid form with faience glaze. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Height 37 cm

Arts & Crafts Majolica vase, of baluster form, decorated with…

Majolica Floral Baluster Vase, 32 cm Height, A/F

Arts & Crafts Majolica vase, of baluster form, decorated with flowers and foliage, in tones of pink, green and blue, a/f, height 32 cm`

An unusual Continental Majolica beetle vase, early 20th century,…

Majolica Beetle Vase with Exaggerated Legs

An unusual Continental Majolica beetle vase, early 20th century, a slender moulded baluster vase in deep green featuring a cluster of four black beetles with rust coloured wings below the pierced neck, with pairs of crossed legs of exaggerated length…

Italian majolica floor vase, 19th century, 59 cm high

19th Century Italian Majolica Floor Vase (59cm)

Italian majolica floor vase, 19th century, 59 cm high

Early Australian Majolica pottery vase decorated with embossed…

Australian Majolica Vase with Sea Horse and Star Fish

Early Australian Majolica pottery vase decorated with embossed sea horse and star fish, height 27.5 cm as inspected

A Continental Majolica vase, late 19th century, a baluster vase…

Majolica Dianthus Vase, Late 19th Century

A Continental Majolica vase, late 19th century, a baluster vase with a slender moulded trumpet neck and high set bracket, handles raised on an moulded base, decorated to the body with dianthus, flowers in cream and pink colours upon an olive modulating to…

Two handled mantle vase late 19th century, c1910, large, glazed…

Classical Majolica Vase with Male Head Decoration

Two handled mantle vase late 19th century, c1910, large, glazed Majolica Pottery by Thomas Forrester & Sons, decorated with classical male head in profile, factory phoenix Ware base stamp, height 32.5 cm

A pair of Continental Jugendstil Majolica vases, circa 1900,…

Jugendstil Majolica Vases with Fruity Frieze Pattern

A pair of Continental Jugendstil Majolica vases, circa 1900, pattern 1176, slender waisted vases with bulb form shoulders issuing pierced and moulded buttress style handles, the body dotted with cabochons and dashes in green and lemon yellow colours upon…

A French majolica fleur de lys form vase, Rouen region 19th…

Rouen Majolica Fleur de Lys Vase, 19th Century

A French majolica fleur de lys form vase, Rouen region 19th century 24.5 cm high

A French Majolica vase, late 19th century, pattern 99/892, the…

French Majolica Renaissance Vase with Breton Woman

A French Majolica vase, late 19th century, pattern 99/892, the shaped four-sided vase with bold scrolling handles and moulded feet, decorated with the image of a Breton woman to one face, a pair of ermine and noble crest to the other, and further…

European Art Nouveau Majolica glazed vase, onion shape with…

Art Nouveau Majolica Glazed Vase with Stylised Flowers

European Art Nouveau Majolica glazed vase, onion shape with stylised flowers in green, pink and blue glazes, impressed monogram and shape number, 18 cm height

An Austrian Josef Strnact Majolica vase, blue glaze with pink…

Austrian Majolica Vase with Waterlily Detail

An Austrian Josef Strnact Majolica vase, blue glaze with pink and green waterlily detail and vine shaped handles, height 16 cm

A French Majolica drip glaze vase, early 20th century, a…

French Majolica Drip Glaze Vase, Early 20th Century

A French Majolica drip glaze vase, early 20th century, a slender necked bottle vase with a compressed spreading base decorated with, a maroon drip glaze modulating to light and dark olive colours, painted mark, G' underside and impressed numerals 216 over…

A French Majolica 'Protome' vase by Thomas-Victor Sergent,…

Majolica Protome Vase by Thomas-Victor Sergent

A French Majolica 'Protome' vase by Thomas-Victor Sergent, circa 1880 with bulbous body in mottled blue and brown colours upon a pedestal base with pronounced fantastic creature handles and Italian Deruta majolica inspired rim, impressed Ts mark underside…

An Art Deco Pottery vase by Orchies, 1920s-30s, with windmill…

Orchies Art Deco Pottery Vase, 1920s-30s, Windmill Mark, 23cm

An Art Deco Pottery vase by Orchies, 1920s-30s, with windmill mark, a drip glazed baluster vase of stepped form with an inverted collar and ribbed frieze, in a blue green glassy glaze with feathered brown colours to the collar and short neck; impressed…

French twin handle Majolica vase, 26 cm high including stand x…

French Majolica Twin Handle Vase with Stand

French twin handle Majolica vase, 26 cm high including stand x 32 cm wide

Spanish Majolica twin handled vase, 19th century, with…

19th Century Spanish Majolica Twin Handled Vase

Spanish Majolica twin handled vase, 19th century, with quatrefoil rim and polychrome tin glazed decoration, height 27 cm

A Majolica wall vase, in the form of a kingfisher with fish in…

Kingfisher Majolica Wall Vase with Fish and Lilies

A Majolica wall vase, in the form of a kingfisher with fish in mouth standing on water lilies, impressed numbers to back. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 20 cm x 28 cm

Antique French Majolica style vase, 32 cm high

Antique French Majolica Vase (32cm)

Antique French Majolica style vase, 32 cm high

Large and impressive majolica two handled vase

Majestic Two-Handled Majolica Vase

Large and impressive majolica two handled vase

Pair of early French Majolica two handled vases with Victorian…

French Majolica Victorian Scene Vases (One with Repair)

Pair of early French Majolica two handled vases with Victorian scene characters (repair to one)

Two Jova Rancich pottery pieces, a majolica glazed bowl and a…

Jova Rancich Pottery Bowl and Vase with Marks and Damage

Two Jova Rancich pottery pieces, a majolica glazed bowl and a blue glazed squat vase with some damage, both with potter's marks. Diameter 12 cm and 10.5 cm

A pair of French majolica crackle glaze porcelain vases on…

19th Century French Majolica Porcelain Vases on Stand

A pair of French majolica crackle glaze porcelain vases on stand, 19th century, 26 cm high

Pair of Antique French Majolica vases, each approx 32 cm high…

Antique French Majolica Vases - Pair (32cm)

Pair of Antique French Majolica vases, each approx 32 cm high (2)

Majolica fish vase, 25 cm high

Majolica Fish Vase - 25cm Height

Majolica fish vase, 25 cm high

A pair of Continental Art Nouveau Majolica iris vases, late…

Art Nouveau Iris Majolica Vases

A pair of Continental Art Nouveau Majolica iris vases, late 19th century, the slender baluster vases with moulded iris rims, applied leaf handles and strappy foliage to the body terminating in leafy feet, in plum, mauve, lemon and green to olive colours…

Near pair of Majolica armorial vases. Tin glazed in tones of…

Pair of Majolica Armorial Vases, 18th Century

Near pair of Majolica armorial vases. Tin glazed in tones of blue, yellow and green. Marked 'CR 1700' and 'CR 1740' verso respectively. Height 20 cm

Pair of large majolica pottery vases, encrusted with grape…

Crackled Majolica Vases with Grapevine Encrustation

Pair of large majolica pottery vases, encrusted with grape vines on a crackle glazed body, 33 cm high

Majolica flared rimmed vase with applied figures, signed to…

Signed Majolica Vase with Flared Rim and Applied Figures

Majolica flared rimmed vase with applied figures, signed to base, approx 42 cm high

Antique French majolica vase, approx 24 cm high, 31 cm wide

Antique French Majolica Vase - 24cm x 31cm

Antique French majolica vase, approx 24 cm high, 31 cm wide

Large antique majolica twin handled vase, cast in relief with…

Antique Majolica Twin Handled Vase with Birds and Wheat

Large antique majolica twin handled vase, cast in relief with birds in branches and heads of wheat, 32 cm high, 41 cm wide (small losses to one birds wing, and small glaze loss to wheat head)

Antique 19th century Italian Majolica oviform vase with snake…

19th Century Italian Majolica Snake Handle Vase

Antique 19th century Italian Majolica oviform vase with snake handles and painted yellow, blue and green classical figure decoration, on splayed foot, approx 60 cm high

Hugo Lonitz Majolica bird with oak leaf wall pocket vase…

Hugo Lonitz Majolica Bird Wall Pocket Vase

Hugo Lonitz Majolica bird with oak leaf wall pocket vase stamped with the shape number to verso. Condition, good, minor wear to the base. Length 24 cm

Barbotine Majolica flower decorated vase circa 1900. Condition,…

Majolica Flower Vase, 1900

Barbotine Majolica flower decorated vase circa 1900. Condition, good, some crazing. Height 48 cm

Pair of antique Majolica floral green ground twin handled…

Antique French Majolica Floral Vases (Pair)

Pair of antique Majolica floral green ground twin handled French vases, each approx 35 cm high (2)

Pair of French 19th century Majolica basket form vases basket…

French Majolica Crab Vase Pair

Pair of French 19th century Majolica basket form vases basket weave form with mustard glaze applied crabs to neck 32 cm (height)

Pair of antique French twin handled majolica vases, approx 36…

Antique French Twin Handled Majolica Vases (Pair)

Pair of antique French twin handled majolica vases, approx 36 cm high (A/F) (2)

Antique French Majolica tulip, iris and lotus epergne form vase,…

French Majolica Epergne Vase with Tulips, Iris, and Lotus

Antique French Majolica tulip, iris and lotus epergne form vase, approx 44 cm high

Majolica boat shaped urn vase decorated with sea horses

Sea Horse Majolica Urn Vase

Majolica boat shaped urn vase decorated with sea horses

Venetian Majolica vase or 'Vaso a Palla' 16th/17th century, of…

16th/17th Century Venetian Majolica Portrait Vase

Venetian Majolica vase or 'Vaso a Palla' 16th/17th century, of globular form, painted with a portrait of a bearded man, the reverse with a lady wearing a French hood, on a blue ground with scrolling foliage and flowers. Height 37 cm

Majolica style twin handled vase, approx 25 cm high

Majolica Twin Handle Vase - 25cm

Majolica style twin handled vase, approx 25 cm high

Majolica shoe shaped vase, Qld, repaired 1896

Majolica Shoe Vase, Qld, Repaired 1896

Majolica shoe shaped vase, Qld, repaired 1896

Twin handled antique majolica vase with rope styled decoration…

Antique Majolica Vase with Rope and Birds Decoration

Twin handled antique majolica vase with rope styled decoration and birds, approx 29 cm high

Pair of French majolica vases with applied decoration of…

Floral Majolica Vases - 53 cm

Pair of French majolica vases with applied decoration of flowers, approx 53 cm

Majolica figurine vase

Majolica Figurine Vase

Majolica figurine vase

19th century Majolica vase of decorative form

Majolica Decorative Vase

19th century Majolica vase of decorative form

Large pair of Majolica vases, each mounted with a pair of…

Majolica Vases with Eagle Mounts

Large pair of Majolica vases, each mounted with a pair of Eagles, the necks of collared stiff leaves, with large acanthus leaves to the bases, each approx 50 cm high (2)

Antique Majolica mythical beast vase, with early restoration to…

Mythical Beast Majolica Vase with Restoration

Antique Majolica mythical beast vase, with early restoration to the right foot. Approx 19 cm high, 32 cm long

Pair of French majolica vases along with the matching…

French Majolica Vases with Jardiniere Set

Pair of French majolica vases along with the matching jardiniere, approx 23 cm high, and shorter (3)

19th century Majolica two-handled covered vase

Majolica Covered Vase with Handles

19th century Majolica two-handled covered vase

A late 19th century Majolica ovoid 'Bird's Nest' vase. (a/f)…

Majolica Bird's Nest Vase, Late 19th Century (a/f)

A late 19th century Majolica ovoid 'Bird's Nest' vase. (a/f) height 23 cm.

Large French Majolica vase, approx. height 23 cm, length 40 cm

French Majolica Vase - 23cm Height, 40cm Length

Large French Majolica vase, approx. height 23 cm, length 40 cm

A large 17th century style Italian Majolica urn vase the two…

17th Century Italian Majolica Urn Vase with Mythical Motifs

A large 17th century style Italian Majolica urn vase the two handles formed by coiled & entwined snakes above two satyr masks to a fat baluster body on circular footed base. Finely painted with mythical dragons, cherubs, dolphin and fish around two…

Antique French Art Nouveau majolica three piece vase &…

French Art Nouveau Majolica Vase & Garniture Set

Antique French Art Nouveau majolica three piece vase & garnature (3)

Green Majolica fish vase

Majolica Fish Vase in Green

Green Majolica fish vase

A pair of Italian majolica flattened ovoid vases signed Farina,…

Farina Majolica Vases, Firenza 1882

A pair of Italian majolica flattened ovoid vases signed Farina, Firenza, dated 1882 93 cm high, approximately 50 cm wide

An antique Majolica vase with the figure of a stork, late…

Majolica Stork Vase with Frog

An antique Majolica vase with the figure of a stork, late 19th/early 20th century, the vase in the form of rush leaves, the stork with a frog on its bill. Height 63 cm