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 ...

Majolica is a richly colored, heavyweight clay pottery that is coated with enamel, ornamented with paints, and, finally, glazed. The name is likely derived from the Spanish island of Majorca —said to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Searching for a kitchen gem that could transform your space? Don't overlook this centuries-old piece's rich history and unique charm at thrift stores.

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 ...

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 ...

"Published for the Bard Graduate Center, New York, and the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, by Yale University Press, New Haven and London" Volume 1 -- Introduction / Susan Weber -- 1. 'Low, vulgar, ...

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 ...

Some of the finest Victorian pottery from the UK and the US is to go on show in Stoke-on-Trent. The exhibition - Majolica Mania: Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850-1915 - ...

The beneficiary: “Brooke” is a 60-year-old retired teacher who shares a mid-sized house in Toronto (this will prove relevant soon) with her husband. Brooke acted as executor to her maternal uncle, who ...