{"product_id":"vintage-savoy-hotel-covered-entree-dish","title":"Vintage Savoy Hotel Covered Entree Dish","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"187\"\u003eFound at an English silver market, this lovely Vintage Silverplate Covered Entrée Dish was witness to tableside stories, grand occasions, and celebrations at London’s iconic Savoy Hotel. Produced by the esteemed English makers Mappin \u0026amp; Webb, its classic oval form is finished with elegant loop handles and proudly engraved with the Savoy name—a wonderful tangible connection to one of the world’s most legendary hotels.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"620\"\u003eBeautifully suited to serving everything from breakfast favorites to vegetables and side dishes at a festive gathering, this handsome piece brings the romance and graciousness of a bygone era to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good vintage condition. 12 3\/8\"L x 8 1\/2\"W x 3 1\/2\"H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLearn More About The Savoy Hotel\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"678\" data-start=\"304\"\u003eImpressed by the American hotels he had seen at the height of the Victorian era, theater impresario and entrepreneur \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRichard D'Oyly Carte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e set out to build his own luxury hotel in the heart of London. He selected a site adjoining his celebrated \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSavoy Theatre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, creating what would become one of the most influential hotels of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"680\"\u003eWhen its doors opened in 1889, The Savoy Hotel set a new standard for comfort and modernity. It was among the first hotels in London to be lit entirely by electricity and featured hydraulic lifts—then known as “ascending rooms.” Guestrooms were connected by speaking tubes to various parts of the hotel, including the valet, maid, and floor waiter. The Savoy was also an early pioneer in offering private bathrooms for many of its rooms, with innovative features such as quickly filling baths and advanced plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eInnovative and persuasive, D’Oyly Carte enlisted the renowned hotelier \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCésar Ritz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to manage the hotel and brought in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAuguste Escoffier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—one of the leading chefs of his day—to run the kitchens. In its early years, guests included \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSarah Bernhardt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNellie Melba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, for whom Escoffier famously created dishes such as Melba toast and Pêches Melba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2149\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003eThe early 1900s were years of great exuberance for The Savoy, as its grand parties and galas became legendary throughout London. American millionaire \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge A. Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e hosted an elaborate “Gondola Party,” during which the central courtyard was flooded and transformed into a Venetian scene. Guests, in costume, dined in a gondola while entertainment included a performance by tenor \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEnrico Caruso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—and even the presentation of a birthday cake delivered by a baby elephant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2671\" data-start=\"2151\"\u003eFrom its earliest days, artists and public figures were drawn to The Savoy. \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eClaude Monet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e painted celebrated views of the River Thames from his rooms there, and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames McNeill Whistler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e also depicted the river from the hotel. Other notable early guests included the future \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEdward VII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLillie Langtry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eH. G. Wells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Bernard Shaw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOscar Wilde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3050\" data-start=\"2673\"\u003eThe hotel became known for its meticulous attention to guests’ preferences, keeping detailed records to anticipate their needs. Anecdotes from later years include staff carefully arranging personal items to suit returning guests and taking special precautions—such as providing fireproof bedding for actor \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLionel Barrymore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, who was known to smoke in bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3522\" data-start=\"3052\"\u003eThroughout the 20th century, The Savoy continued to host an extraordinary roster of guests, including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrank Sinatra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMarilyn Monroe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLouis Armstrong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eElizabeth Taylor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCoco Chanel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Beatles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eElton John\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and many others—cementing its reputation as one of the great hotels of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P.O.S.H.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43662919991409,"sku":"729694","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/2136\/files\/VintageSavoyHotelCoveredEntreeDish-1.jpg?v=1784492128","url":"https:\/\/poshchicago.com\/products\/vintage-savoy-hotel-covered-entree-dish","provider":"P.O.S.H.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}