Vintage Villa d'Este Lake Como Italy Hotel Limoges Porcelain Ashtray Dish
Opening its doors in 1873, Villa d'Este is regarded as one of the world's finest hotels. Once a 16th-century royal residence, the hotel overlooks the shores of Lake Como and has welcomed royalty, statesmen, and generations of distinguished travelers. Among its celebrated guests are Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Clark Gable, and Frank Sinatra. The property also served as a filming location for Alfred Hitchcock's first feature film, The Pleasure Garden (1925). Details: Vintage Villa d'Este Hotel Lake Como Italy Limoges porcelain ashtray Ashtray features a marbled sky blue border, gilt trim, and four gilt cigarette rests Center features the Villa d'Este heraldic crest set against a crisp white background. Underside features Limoges France backstamp Made in France Approximate Dimensions: 7" x 7" x 1.5"H