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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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.
Category
Antique 1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
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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.
Category
Antique 1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Large 19th Century Majolica Artichoke Pitcher Wasmuel
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Majolica artichoke Pitcher Wasmuel.
Category
Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Bird with Cherries Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica bird with cherries plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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.
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Majolica


