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Richard Ginori
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Marchese Carlo Ginori began producing porcelain in Doccia, Tuscany in1735 and in 1896 the family firm merged with the Milanese company Richard. At the time of its foundation, only two other European hard-paste porcelain factories were operating - Meissen in Germany and Du Paquier in Austria. If you are on holiday in Tuscany go and visit the parish church of S. Romolo a Colonnata which still hosts an impressive Ginori painted porcelain altar (1785). Nearby is the Doccia Museum exhibiting thousands of objects, including Ginori tin-glazed earthenware from 18th to 20th centuries, terracotta and plaster models, watercolours and sketches and even porcelain electrical insulators.
The Vecchio Ginori Bianco textured, white porcelain service is wonderful for every occasion. Its beauty and elegance lies in the rich raised decoration inspired by nature and the Orient.
You’re in good company if you own some Ginori - it was collected by the Medicis and most of the nobility of Europe. Napoleon's wife, Marie Louise of Austria, ordered an enormous service that survives to this day. Ginori porcelain is often referred to as Doccia (pronounced Dotcha) as that’s where it originated. The best materials ensure a lovely shine and whiteness but it’s best not to risk putting it in the dishwasher
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