Rare Montiel Family Studio Majolica Plate Collection, Guatemala, circa 1900

A fantastic and rare piece of history. Produced by the Montiel Family Studio sometime in the 1890s to early 1900s. A red clay body decorated in a beautifully lustered Majolica glaze. Very reminiscent in style to 1950s Italian ceramics...

An antique Majolica umbrella stand offers pottery construction with nautical scene in relief with partially nude woman in boat on the sea, c1900 Measu...

Trophy plates were a particularly Victorian development at Wedgwood, taking the use of classical ornament to its absolute limit. Over 2,000 individual sprigs were made, applied, and undercut to produce this plate. Only the best decorators made these, beginning with Thomas Lovatt in the late 19th century - this is an example of his work. The central relief depicts Bellerophon with Pegasus. Bellerophon was a noble hero of Corinth, known for his strength and bravery. He was the son of Glaucus and the grandson of Sisyphus, though some myths suggest he was actually the son of Poseidon. Bellerophon was a skilled warrior and sought to accomplish great deeds. Pegasus was a magnificent, winged horse born from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa...

Set of two antique French majolica plates made by Salins in France around 1900. The plates in an art nouveau style feature flowers and pa...