Kitschy, colorful, and classic, majolica pottery is currently one of the hottest trends in home decor. But these bright and sassy ceramics aren’t anything new. In fact, they have a storied history all ...
At London’s Great Exhibition in 1851, English manufacturer Minton & Co. introduced a new type of earthenware that skyrocketed to commercial success in Britain and the United States. Majolica ...
When property from the estate of James Beard, the dean of American cooking, was auctioned at the William Doyle Galleries here Oct. 3, it was expected that the sale would focus on Beard`s culinary ...
Have you ever come across a beautiful piece of pottery marked “Majolica” and wondered if it’s worth anything? If you’re a collector or simply interested in antiques, knowing how to identify and value ...
The 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition in London included the introduction of many amazing new products, one of them the revival of majolica. In the 19th century, Italian pottery of the Renaissance era ...
Majolica was made in many countries, the United States, England, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Sweden. The word majolica has two meanings to collectors. The first of the tin-glazed pottery known ...
WE had a fabulous sale in December and a pair of Majolica Italian vases sold for £1,900. You either love Majolica or hate it, but you can't ignore it. Majolica pottery originated in North Africa and ...
When talking about one of my favorite antique/collectible items, it brings to mind the beautiful pottery of Majolica. I am not a collector, but definitely an admirer of this quality vintage or antique ...
Majolica pottery is a bit of a mystery to many. For collectors, Majolica has become an obsession at times, as they hunt for the most unusual items as well as the oldest Majolica ever made. Majolica ...