Vintage 1965 Richard Ginori Laveno Margherita Soup Tureen Antonia Campi Italy For Sale

Up for sale is a stunning and highly collectible mid-century modern masterpiece: a ceramic covered soup tureen from the iconic "Margherita" service line. Designed in 1965 by the legendary Italian ceramicist Antonia Campi for Società Ceramica Italiana (S.C.I.) Laveno—shortly before their integration with the prestigious house of Richard Ginori.This piece is stamped on the base with the classic Laveno eagle insignia and marked "Diamondstone - RG - Laveno - Since 1856 - Italy". The Diamondstone line was celebrated for combining premium artisanal design with an incredibly durable, chip-resistant ironstone body.✨ Design Features:Finished in a gorgeous, glossy sugar-paper periwinkle blue glaze.Features a beautiful embossed/bugnate panel band wrapped around the bowl, alternating between stylized folk floral medallions and geometric diamond latticework.Twin integrated handles and a matching dome lid crowned with an embossed daisy-form knob.📏 Measurements:Interior rim opening: Approx. 8 inches diameterTotal width (handle to handle): 13”Total height (with lid): 5”Excellent vintage condition! Brilliant glaze retention with no major chips, cracks, or repairs. This is a phenomenal standalone centerpiece or serving dish for any collector of Mid-Century Modern Italian pottery, Richard Ginori, or Space Age kitchenware. *** See my other listings. I also have tea cups and saucers and serving platters in the same line***📦 Shipping & Handling:
This is a substantial, heavy high-quality stoneware piece. It will be meticulously boxed and packed with premium cushioning to ensure safe transit to its new home. Final shipping cost calculated by based on location.Brand/Manufacturer: Richard Ginori / S.C.I. Laveno (Società Ceramica Italiana)Line/Material: Diamondstone (Heavy, durable premium Italian stoneware)Pattern/Collection: Margherita (Designed by Antonia Campi, c. 1965)Country of Origin: Made in ItalyColor: Sugar-paper blue / Periwinkle blueEra: 1960s Mid-Century Modern / RetroCare Instructions:Vintage Italian earthenware from this era requires gentle handling to preserve the glaze and prevent cracking.🧽 CleaningHand-wash only using a mild liquid dish soap and warm water. Avoid heavy chemical cleaners or bleach.Soft sponges only. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or stiff scrub brushes, which can scratch the embossed relief work.