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Authentic vintage white porcelain dish made by the renowned French manufacturer Pillivuyt exclusively for the Hôtel Ritz Paris.
Front: Features the hotel’s classic blue crest — a crown above a shield with fleurs-de-lis, ribbon banner reading “HOTEL RITZ,” and “PARIS” below.
Backstamp (underside):
• “HOTEL RITZ” in red
• Circular green Pillivuyt mark: “PILLIVUYT PARIS PORCELAINE DEPUIS 1818”
• Hotel telephone number: “N° TEL : (1).42.60.38.30.”
• Green mark “E901”
Pillivuyt (founded 1818) is one of France’s historic porcelain makers, known for high-quality hotel and restaurant ware. This piece is a classic example of Ritz Paris hotelware and was originally used as a soap dish, ashtray, or small catchall.
Today it makes an elegant jewelry/ring dish, trinket tray, desk accessory, or decorative display piece for collectors of grand hotel memorabilia and French porcelain.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with a clear, sharp logo and glossy glaze. Minor shelf wear / light marks on the base consistent with age and use. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Please review all photos, including the backstamp.
Approximate size
4¼” long × 2¾–3¼” wide × ½–¾” deep
Material
White porcelain by Pillivuyt, France.
A genuine piece of history from one of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels (Place Vendôme, Paris), long associated with guests such as Coco Chanel and Ernest Hemingway.
