{"product_id":"vintage-10-1-2-oblong-gallery-tray-the-dorchester","title":"Vintage 12 1\/2\" Oblong Gallery Tray, The Dorchester","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite Vintage 12 1\/2\" Oblong Gallery Tray, circa 1930's, was crafted by the renowned Elkington Silversmiths for the elegant dining rooms of The Dorchester on Park Lane in London.  A rare find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpened in 1931 in Mayfair, overlooking Hyde Park, The Dorchester quickly became synonymous with glamour and sophistication. Nearly a century later, it remains one of the capital's most celebrated hotel addresses—a place where generations of illustrious guests have gathered to dine, stay, and be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tray is evocative of that golden age. Its graceful\u003cspan\u003e Neoclassical ribbon and reed border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtinues around the curved handles, while the center bears The Dorchester's elegant\u003cspan\u003e laurel-wreathed \"D\" monogram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly scaled for serving\u003cspan\u003e cocktails, tea, coffee, hors d'oeuvres or dessert.  W\u003c\/span\u003ehen not entertaining, its polished surface would lend a chic touch of silver to a vanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine piece of collectible vintage European hotel silver is evocative of the romance of a bygone era when travel was an art and a grand hotel was part of the adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe vintage offerings in our collection of European hotel silver \u0026amp; barware are restored and re-plated in pure silver in London by our longtime silversmiths. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEven with restoration, some of the pieces may sport more patina than others due to their unique history and use which we think only adds to their character and allure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver-plated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 1\/2\"L x 8 3\/4\"W x 1\"H (14 1\/4\" overall length including handles)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hôtel Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43968243466330,"sku":"HEC-806","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/2107\/2474\/files\/HEC-805traylime.jpg?v=1788139352","url":"https:\/\/hotelsilverltd.com\/products\/vintage-10-1-2-oblong-gallery-tray-the-dorchester","provider":"Hôtel Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}