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What is the difference between majolica and talavera?

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What is the difference between majolica and talavera?
The difference between majolica and talavera comes down to specificity. Majolica is the term for earthenware pottery finished with a specialty tin glaze. Talavera is a type of majolica that originated in the Talavera de la Reina area of Spain and later spread to Mexico. It typically features intricate, colorful floral patterns. Shop a selection of majolica and talavera pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Antique Guatemalan Majolica Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are sold separately. Please refer to which piece you are interested in at purchase. Early 20th c Majolica bowls from Guatemala. Great colors. Diameter varies from about 5.5 inc...
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Pottery

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Majolica

Longchamp s Wild Majolica Menagerie: French Majolica Palissy Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Longchamp's Wild Majolica Menagerie: French Majolica Palissy Dish Maker: Longchamp Pottery, France Date: Circa 1880 Medium: Earthenware, multi-colored lead glazes (Majolica/Barboti...
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Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Pottery

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Majolica, Pottery

Samuel Alcock Co. Majolica Purple Geraniums Plate, English, circa 1860
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Samuel Alcock & Co. Majolica purple glazed geraniums plate, English, circa 1860, molded with purple glazed geranium blossoms, stems and leaves glazed in green, yellow and brown, rese...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

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Majolica

Wedgwood Majolica Dish with Strawberries on a Cobalt Ground, 1870, 12 Available
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Wedgwood Majolica Strawberry dish, naturalistically relief-modeled with strawberries, leaves, and blossoms, the lip with strawberry leaves and...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

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Majolica

Figural Majolica Erphila Dachshund Dog Teapot c.1920-1940 Made in Germany
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Whimsical German Erphila Figural Daschund Teapot. Has typical crazing to the high gloss finish, no chips, cracks or repairs.
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20th Century German Art Deco Pottery

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Majolica, Pottery

Antique French Art Nouveau Majolica Poppies Pitcher
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine antique French Art Nouveau majolica pitcher, “poppies” pattern, a very desirable color palette of poppy red, lime green and pale tan. A c...
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Antique 1870s French Art Nouveau Pottery

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Majolica

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