posted on March 19, 2011 05:31:25 PM new
A friend's grandmother had two dark blue pitchers. In one, she had a note identifying it as majolica. Most of the majolica I've seen is colorful. The pitcher shown is just like the other one...it has some molded designs and, at one time, seemed to be accented in gold. It has no markings. Could it be majolica...or does it really matter? In reality, the pitcher is REALLY dark blue...I've shown it lighter to show detail. Thanks...
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posted on March 19, 2011 08:12:57 PM new
It might be. I'm no expert. It just has that "look." Try posting the picture in the eBay pottery/china board for some answers.
posted on March 19, 2011 08:32:43 PM new
Thanks, roadsmith...but I'm a total computer illiterate and have never been able to figure out how to add photos to the eBay discussion boards. That's one of the many reasons I like vendio...they've made adding photos so easy even an idiot like myself can figure it out! I went to the discussion board on eBay but couldn't find any info on adding photos...sigh!
posted on March 20, 2011 09:00:56 AM new
Thanks, lady...I did a google search...about a zillion entries...Most of what I found talked about a white overglaze molded design and the vivid colors. I didn't find anything that resembled the pitcher I have.
posted on March 20, 2011 11:52:20 AM new
In your shoes, I'd list it with a question mark after "Majolica." Since that isn't a specific company or maker, I think it would be okay with eBay.
What is Majolica?
I googled out of curiosity; I didn't get any firm answers. "Deep and brilliant color" may mean specifically one or two colors, or many, in my book.
"Majolica is a soft earthenware ceramic, fired to the "biscuit" or unglazed stage at approximately 1100 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the plaster of Paris molds are removed, the resulting form is then covered with a coat of an opaque lead glaze. Later, when this has set or dried, the brightly colored metal oxide glazes are added on top of this first lead glaze coating. When fired for the second time, this time at 750 degrees, the interaction of the water which remained in the biscuit form, the opaque lead glaze and the final metal oxide glazes interact in the kiln to create the deep and brilliant translucent color specific to majolica. It is this glaze, the tremendous variety of whimsical forms, and the intense colors of majolica that make this ceramic stand apart from other wares and delight collectors."
posted on March 20, 2011 11:53:37 AM new
Another thought. In looking at majolica items on eBay and other places, did you spot any that were just a couple of colors?
posted on March 20, 2011 12:01:02 PM new
Blueyes: I've right-clicked on your photo, copied the image location, and would be glad to post your picture and question on the pottery board. Would you like me to just copy the words you've used here, at top, or is there something else you'd like to say? Ready and waiting (time on my hands today, waiting for a monster snowstorm in our CA mountains!). ~Adele
posted on March 20, 2011 12:21:15 PM new
Roadsmith...You're an ANGEL and I'd really appreciate that! Let me know when the deed is accomplished and I'll check it out. Just copying what I've written on this post will be fine...Thanks SOOOOOO much!
posted on April 7, 2011 04:54:27 AM new
This answer is so late, you may not care anymore - but I was looking at a majolica book yesterday evening and noticed 3 examples of pieces that were only 1 color.
posted on April 13, 2011 11:41:08 AM new
Thanks, cherish, for info. It's certainly not too late as I've been lazy lately and enjoying every minute of my inactivity! I'll be listing this soon and will probably, as suggested, include a "?" after the majolica term just to cover myself. Appreciate the info...
