Majolica pottery is typically marked with the country of origin, the manufacturer, and the pattern name or number. Sometimes, additional information such as the artist’s name, the date of production, or the piece’s unique identification number may be included. In general, older pieces of majolica are more likely to be simply marked with the country of origin and the manufacturer, while newer pieces may have more detailed markings.
Majolica pottery originated in Italy in the mid-19th century, and the first pieces were simply marked with “Italy” and the manufacturer’s name. As the popularity of majolica increased, other countries began producing their own versions of the pottery. By the late 19th century, majolica was being produced in England, France, Germany, Austria, and the United States. Each country had its own specific way of marking majolica pottery, and some manufacturers used