Victorian Majolica was produced from 1849 through 1900.  Majolica is a lead or tin glazed earthenware which is first fired to the biscuit stage.  Then it is decorated with brightly colored metallic glazes and fired again. Early majolica like that of Herbert Minton focused on Renaissance motifs; lions, rams, mythological figures.  Other favorite subjects for majolica are leaves, fruit, vegetables, and other plants, animals, birds and shells.  The oriental influence began to appear as early as 1862 in London.  Monkeys, elephants, bamboo, birds and fans were favorite subjects.  By 1900 the production of majolica all but ceased due to the over production and changing taste. Explore all Majolica ceramic pottery here.