A little ceremony for your morning coffee. This charming Richard Ginori creamer and covered sugar bowl are in the beloved Vecchio pattern, pairing creamy white porcelain with the colorful crest of Italy’s Guardia di Finanza.
Vecchio’s signature basketweave relief, sweeping flutes, scrolling handles, and twisted lid finial provide plenty to admire before the coffee arrives. The heraldic decoration adds an unexpected note of Italian institutional elegance—a handsome detail for a thoughtfully layered table or an interior designer’s breakfast-room vignette.
An unusual gift for a lover of Italian porcelain, heraldry, and tableware with a story.
Measurements
Approximate supplied dimensions: 5.5 × 6 × 3.5 inches / 14 × 15.2 × 8.9 cm.
Condition
Vintage condition with a small chip to the edge of the sugar bowl lid. Please review the photographs for surface details and the condition of both pieces.
History of the maker
Founded at Doccia, near Florence, in 1735 by Carlo Ginori, the Ginori manufactory became one of Italy’s great porcelain houses. The Richard Ginori name followed the merger with Società Ceramica Richard in 1896.
Vecchio Ginori is one of the house’s enduring designs, distinguished by its graceful curves and intricate moulded decoration. Both pieces bear the Richard Ginori Italy mark. Their Guardia di Finanza crests suggest an institutional commission, although their original setting is unknown.
Ways to use
Bring Italian polish to coffee, tea, or a leisurely holiday breakfast.
Style together on a silver tray for a charming bedside or guest-room welcome.
Use the creamer for a few garden flowers and the sugar bowl for wrapped sweets.
Think outside the box: let the covered bowl keep jewelery or little desk essentials elegantly out of sight.
Shipping & U.S. Import Duties
The majority of our items are sourced in France and Italy and shipped from Italy. FOR BUYERS RECEIVING SHIPMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES: The policy regarding import duties on goods shipped to the U.S. from the EU has changed multiple times in the past two years, and therefore we cannot predict if you will have to pay a duty to your post man or at your post office to receive your package. We continue shipping to the U.S. so that you still have access to the unique items we source.