http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/ Passionate about Italian ceramics - Just like you! Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:34:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/comment-page-1/#comment-11123 Diana Jo Barton Sun, 15 May 2011 22:24:15 +0000 http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/italian-ceramics/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/#comment-11123 forgot to add the second line on the bottom of the canister that is fired into the ceramics: F191C. Thank you forgot to add the second line on the bottom of the canister that is fired into the ceramics: F191C.
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]]> http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/comment-page-1/#comment-11122 Diana Jo Barton Sun, 15 May 2011 22:21:45 +0000 http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/italian-ceramics/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/#comment-11122 Have a 4-canister set that are thin white probably ceramic, hand-painted in Italy with yellow, pink and purple flowers all with paler greenery signed by Ernestino (in cursive and haven't confirmed the spelling need magnifying glass to confirm). The lids are the same green as the greenery. The hand-painted flowers are beautiful. On the bottom is a number that is maybe 'fired' into the ceramics and it's hard to see but on the first line is either an "E" or an "8" and 3 black hand-written initials, maybe ZLS??? I believe these to be approximately 60 years old. I would like to know the value. Thank you. Have a 4-canister set that are thin white probably ceramic, hand-painted in Italy with yellow, pink and purple flowers all with paler greenery signed by Ernestino (in cursive and haven’t confirmed the spelling need magnifying glass to confirm). The lids are the same green as the greenery. The hand-painted flowers are beautiful. On the bottom is a number that is maybe ‘fired’ into the ceramics and it’s hard to see but on the first line is either an “E” or an “8″ and 3 black hand-written initials, maybe ZLS??? I believe these to be approximately 60 years old. I would like to know the value. Thank you.

]]> http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/comment-page-1/#comment-11090 Tiziana Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:00:11 +0000 http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/italian-ceramics/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/#comment-11090 Thank you very much for your valuable contribution! Thank you very much for your valuable contribution!

]]> http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/comment-page-1/#comment-11082 Ian Caddy Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:51:03 +0000 http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/italian-ceramics/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/#comment-11082 Firstly, I need to introduce myself. I have worked as a technician in the ceramic industry of Stoke on Trent and at a university ceramics department for 33 years. I also hold a Masters degree in History of Art and Design (specializing in Renaissance studies). The term 'ceramic' refers to the material itself, when silica particles in a clay body have fused as a result of being heated. This fusing begins at around 575 degrees centigrade and is irreversible. As previously stated, the term 'pottery' refers to an intended domestic function of (ceramic)ware. I would also like to draw attention to another source of confusion resulting from terminology. 'Majolica' is also used in the UK to refer to a low firing clear glaze established by Mintons of Stoke on Trent during the mid-nineteenth century. It was developed to give a clear finish that would not ineract with colour applied beneath it. It was marketed as 'Majolica' in a an attempt to borrow cultural status from italian maiolica and really has no other conection whatsoever. Firstly, I need to introduce myself. I have worked as a technician in the ceramic industry of Stoke on Trent and at a university ceramics department for 33 years. I also hold a Masters degree in History of Art and Design (specializing in Renaissance studies).
The term ‘ceramic’ refers to the material itself, when silica particles in a clay body have fused as a result of being heated. This fusing begins at around 575 degrees centigrade and is irreversible. As previously stated, the term ‘pottery’ refers to an intended domestic function of (ceramic)ware.
I would also like to draw attention to another source of confusion resulting from terminology. ‘Majolica’ is also used in the UK to refer to a low firing clear glaze established by Mintons of Stoke on Trent during the mid-nineteenth century. It was developed to give a clear finish that would not ineract with colour applied beneath it. It was marketed as ‘Majolica’ in a an attempt to borrow cultural status from italian maiolica and really has no other conection whatsoever.

]]> http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/comment-page-1/#comment-10815 john reuss Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:29:35 +0000 http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/italian-ceramics/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/#comment-10815 i have bought a pair of candlesticks, they look like a dragon type fish, the mouth being the holder of the candle, the dragon or fish type body and tail turns back towards the head to make the holder () for the finger to fit into, this sits ontop a seashell, the halmark is that of a rooster, one blue, one brown, any information on this type candlestick would be helpfull reply to, jreuss@webtv.net.. i thank you! colors are bright, blues, greens, yellows i have bought a pair of candlesticks, they look like a dragon type fish, the mouth being the holder of the candle, the dragon or fish type body and tail turns back towards the head to make the holder () for the finger to fit into, this sits ontop a seashell, the halmark is that of a rooster, one blue, one brown, any information on this type candlestick would be helpfull reply to, jreuss@webtv.net.. i thank you! colors are bright, blues, greens, yellows

]]> http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/comment-page-1/#comment-3682 Sean Sun, 02 Jan 2011 08:10:40 +0000 http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/italian-ceramics/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/#comment-3682 Bravo sir, I am an historical archaeologist and deal with these terms on a very regular basis, but still get intensely confused in the technical language. In fact, that's how I found your site. I did want to make a comment in regards to your last paragraph. I had the pleasure of visiting the pottery museum in Deruta while working in Umbria and they house a vast collection of Italian ceramics going back to the Etruscan period. It is all exquisite, refined, and remarks of a culture that prizes its artistic endevours at the highest level. Bravo sir, I am an historical archaeologist and deal with these terms on a very regular basis, but still get intensely confused in the technical language. In fact, that’s how I found your site.
I did want to make a comment in regards to your last paragraph. I had the pleasure of visiting the pottery museum in Deruta while working in Umbria and they house a vast collection of Italian ceramics going back to the Etruscan period. It is all exquisite, refined, and remarks of a culture that prizes its artistic endevours at the highest level.

]]> http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/comment-page-1/#comment-653 emmanuel adjatey asamoah Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:58:23 +0000 http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/italian-ceramics/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/#comment-653 could you pls give thew differences between pottery and ceramics could you pls give thew differences between pottery and ceramics

]]> http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/comment-page-1/#comment-218 Beth Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:38:20 +0000 http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/italian-ceramics/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/#comment-218 I have a set of three urn type canisters that are signed and numbered with the following. 66/H.F Made in Italy Can anyone tell me anything about these ceramic pieces? I have a set of three urn type canisters that are signed and numbered with the following. 66/H.F Made in Italy Can anyone tell me anything about these ceramic pieces?

]]> http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/comment-page-1/#comment-186 charmaine Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:46:30 +0000 http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/italian-ceramics/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/#comment-186 Hi , I have a handpainted vase with 3 dimentional flowers on each side of it one blue and one yellow.the only marking is the word italy handpainted in black on the bottom, I have been looking for hours now for any artical on handpainted markings of just the word italy and found absolutly nothing, if you could help that would be great or if you could write an artical on italian markings and dates even better. Hi , I have a handpainted vase with 3 dimentional flowers on each side of it one blue and one yellow.the only marking is the word italy handpainted in black on the bottom, I have been looking for hours now for any artical on handpainted markings of just the word italy and found absolutly nothing, if you could help that would be great or if you could write an artical on italian markings and dates even better.

]]> http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/highlights/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Bill Bartmann Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:39:07 +0000 http://www.thatsarte.com/blog/italian-ceramics/the-difference-between-pottery-ceramics-and-majolica-with-special-regard-to-italian-ceramics/#comment-183 Excellent site, keep up the good work Excellent site, keep up the good work

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