Beautiful Richard Ginori Museo White Dinnerware.
Pattern Description: All White, Scalloped, Embossed Inner Ring with Wave Pattern, No Trim. Made in Italy. This pattern was recently discontinued. The Museo shape was created in the second half of the 1800s. The wave motif was applied to plates with lobed profiles, decorated with bas-reliefs. The name was given in honor of the Richard Ginori Museum, which was the first corporate museum in Europe. The Museo shape is harmonious in its lines and draws a set-up of absolute elegance. Star-winning restaurants have appreciated this shape for its pureness and sophistication.
Company History: Richard Ginori was founded in 1735 in Florence by aristocrat Marquis Carlo Andrea Ginori. When the factory was started, ‘white gold fever’ had just begun to spread across Europe, and in time, production soon accelerated. The Ginori family’s success continued to 1896, when the company merged with Milanese ceramics manufacturer Augusto Richard, thus creating the firm of Richard-Ginori. Many mechanical innovations were introduced in the workshops during this period, with new Art Nouveau influenced pieces now being made alongside “classic” models of Doccia production. When architect Gio Ponti took over as art director, he revitalised production, leaving a profound and lasting mark. Today, the Gucci company owns Richard-Ginori.
Condition: Very good previously owned condition. There are no chips, cracks, crazing or repairs. There are signs of prior use including light to moderate utensil scratches existing on the plate and bowl surfaces. See photos.
The specifics of the pieces available in this listing are as follows:
* 12 - Charger Plates or Large Chop Plates (Round Platter), 12-7/8" Width x 1-3/4" Height
* 10 - Dinner Plates, 10-1/4" Width
* 11 - Salad Plates, 8-3/4" Width
* 11 - Small Salad or Dessert Plates, 7-5/8" Width
* 12 - Large Rimmed Soup Bowls, 9-3/8" Width x 1-5/8" Height
We offer multiple purchase discounts of up to 20% off and will combine items for reduced shipping costs.