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What is the difference between majolica and talavera?
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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...
Category
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Pottery
Materials
Majolica
$250 / item
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Pottery
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Wedgwood Majolica Dish with Strawberries on a Cobalt Ground, 1870, 12 Available
By Wedgwood
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Wedgwood Majolica Strawberry dish, naturalistically relief-modeled with strawberries, leaves, and blossoms, the lip with strawberry leaves and...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Collection of Six Etruscan Majolica Shell and Seaweed Pitchers
By Griffin, Smith
Hill
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A collection of six Etruscan Majolica shell and seaweed pitchers, five in the typical shell and sea weed pattern, one in a variation of the pattern i...
Category
Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Pottery
Materials
Majolica
$1,560 Sale Price / set
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French Majolica Large Palissy Fish Dish, Longchamp Maker.
By Longchamp
Located in Downingtown, PA
Aquatic Drama: Longchamp's Grande Majolica Grotto Platter
Object: Large French Majolica C Dish, "The Grand Riverbank"
Maker: Longchamp Pottery, France
Date: Circa 1880
Medium: Eart...
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery


