Savoy Collection (#13)

Austria. Vienna. Belvedere. Upper Belvedere. 1717-1723. By H
Belvedere. Upper Belvedere. 1717-1723. Built by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt (1668-1745). Facade. Vienna. Austria

King Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890). Colored engraving
Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890). King of Spain. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1870. Colored

First Spanish Republic (1873-1874). Amadeo I of Savoy with h
First Spanish Republic (1873-1874). Amadeo I of Savoy (1871-1873) reaching Elba, Portugal, with Queen Maria Victoria and her children (12 February 1873) after his abdication. Colored engraving

National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II. Rome. Italy
Italy. Rome. National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878). King of Italy. Designed by Giuseppe Falconi at 1885. Venice Square. Partial view

Amadeo I (1845-1890). Duke of Aosta and King of Spain (1871-1873). King Amadeo receiving the congratulations of the Moroccan embassy headed by Mohammed IV, on 20 March 1872. Recorded by A. Carter

Belvedere Palace (Lower Belvedere)(1714-1716). Facade. Vien
Baroque Art. Belvedere Palace (Lower Belvedere) (1714-1716). Erected by the Austrian architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt (1668-1745). Facade. Vienna. Austria

Belvedere Palace (Upper Belvedere) (1721-1723). Facade. Det
Baroque Art. Belvedere Palace. (Upper Belvedere) (1721-1723). Erected by the Austrian architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt (1668-1745). Facade. Detail. Vienna. Austria

Caricature of Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer
Caricature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900), composer and musician, with his colleagues Ws Gilbert (1836-1911) and Richard d Oyly Carte (1844-1901) in the background

Caricature of Arthur Sullivan and Ws Gilbert -- The Latest Converts to Aestheticism. A reference to their latest operetta, Patience, a satire on the aesthetic movement. 1881

Caricature of George Grossmith, English writer and performer
Caricature of George Grossmith, English comedian, actor, singer, composer and writer, well known for his appearances in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas

Caricature of the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan
Caricature of Sir Arthur Sullivan, English composer of operettas with the librettist Ws Gilbert, as well as other works. One of the Parents of the Pirates (referring to the Pirates of Penzance)

Savoy Taylors Guild, London -- invoice and receipt for cleaning a two-piece suit. 1927

Savoy Magazine 1896
Front cover of The Savoy. Date: April 1896

Midnight Ball at Savoy
The Midnight Ball at the Savoy Hotel, London - a fancy dress affair Date: 1914

Laundry of Savoy Hotel
Working in the laundry of the Savoy Hotel, London. Date: early 1930s

Fancy Dress, London
A fancy dress ball at the Savoy Hotel, London Date: 1914

Amadeus VIII of Savoy
AMADEUS VIII count of Savoy he was also FELIX V, the last anti- pope : (reigned 1440-1449) Date: 1383 - 1451

Leoncavallo / I Pagliacci
I PAGLIACCI Mrs Brown Potter and her Company in the Savoy Theatre production. Date: 1905

FAVRE ( 1557 -1624 )
ANTOINE FAVRE - Jurist in Savoy. Date: 1557 -1624

WW1 soldier -- For Belgiums Sake -- Savoy Theatre programme, 6 November 1914. 1914

Music cover, Why Wasn t It Me? by Ramon Newton, Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly, featured and broadcast by Ramon Newton and the Savoy Havana Band. 1918

Music cover, Arabianna, Savoy Orpheans Band
Music cover, Arabianna, words by Val Howland, music by Fisher Thompson, as performed by The Savoy Orpheans Band. 1922

Emmie Owen (1871 - 1905), English opera singer and actress, best known for her performances in soprano roles of the Savoy Operas

The Original Home of the BBC at Savoy Hill, London Date: 1932

Sherry Netherlands and Savoy Plaza Hotels, New York, USA. Date: 1927

Tiger Rose by Willard Mack
Promotional postcard for Tiger Rose by Willard Mack. First produced in England, Bournemouth, 6th October and the Savoy Theatre, 16th October 1919. For the Savoy

George Grossmith as Gilbert & Sullivans The Mikado
George Grossmith in the role of Gilbert & Sullivans The Mikado, Emperor of Japan. 1885

London - Cecil and Savoy Hotels from across the River Thames Date: 1929

State Street, Rochester, New York State, USA, with two yellow trams. Date: circa 1910

Louise of Savoy, Duchess of Angouleme, the mother of King Francis I of France.. From a miniature. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

South Africa - Savoy Hotel, Kimberley
Savoy Hotel, Kimberley, near Bloemfontein, Frances Baard, Northern Cape, South Africa. Date: 1900s

North Cliffs, Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Showing the Savoy Hotel Date: 1920s

Train on mountain summit, Caux, Switzerland
Tourists visiting a mountain summit by train near Caux, Switzerland. Showing Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) and the Savoy Alps. Date: early 20th century

Sketch cover - midnight cocktail for the Midnight Ball
Front cover of The Sketch magazine with an illustration displaying the recipe for a midnight cocktail which would be served at the magazines Midnight Ball held at the Savoy Hotel in June 1914

Sir Henry Alfred Lytton, English actor and singer
Sir Henry Alfred Lytton (1865-1936), English actor and singer famous for his roles in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas at the Savoy Theatre. Date: early 20th century

Aix-les-Bains, France - Pont Saint-Matrin. Ancient frontier between Savoy and France Date: 1860

Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi (1873 - 1933), Italian nobleman, mountaineer and explorer of the royal House of Savoy

Umberto III The Blessed, Count of Savoy
Umberto III, surnamed The Blessed (1135-1189), Count of Savoy from 1148 to 1189. He preferred the monastic life to being a prince, but married four times for dynastic reasons

Savoy (Stoke on Trent) china Officers peaked hat
A Savoy (Stoke on Trent) china Officers peaked hat with the Coat of Arms of Dover. Commemorative Ware

Savoy China Jug - WWI
Savoy China Jug, inscribed and showing a Private of the Grenadier Guards with the Kings Colour and Union Flag. On reverse, Shakespeare prose - This England never do

Unappetising Moments, WW1
Unappetising - Moments when the Savoy, the Alhambra and the Piccadilly Grill seem very far away (the offensive starts in half an hour). Bystander, Fragments from France - No. 4, Page 22

All the world is rushing to the Savoy
Illustration by Annie Fish in the very first Letters of Eve column in The Tatler, showing smart society gathering at the Savoy Hotel in London for the amazing midnight ball. Date: 1914

An auction of fashion in aid of Belgian Relief Fund, WW1
Page from The Tatler reporting on a fashion show and auction of dresses at the Savoy Hotel in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund at the Savoy

Princess Marie Jose of Belgium
MARIA JOSE OF BELGIUM (1906-2001) Wife of Umberto of Savoy, Prince of Piedmont, and daughter of Albert of Belgium. Pictured in The Tatler at the age of nine

Gaby Deslys, French Flag Day, WW1
French actress Gaby Deslys, pictured outside the Savoy Hotel on French Flag Day acknowledging a Scottish soldier in a kilt who raises his bonnet to her while a comrade buys a tricolour from her

H. R. H. The Princess of Piedmont (Marie Jose of Belgium)
MARIA JOSE OF BELGIUM (1906-2001) Wife of Umberto of Savoy, Prince of Piedmont, and daughter of Albert of Belgium. Date: 1937

Womens Royal Air Force -- Savoy Hotel
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women at the Savoy Hotel on 7 April 1919, when Queen Mary presented prizes to the winners in the Womens War Service Competitions

Decontamination Drill, World War II
Decontamination Drill at the Savoy Hotel in London during World War II. Percy Rommey demonstrates the correct method of undressing a man exposed to gas

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"Savoy: A Timeless Icon of Elegance and Culture" Nestled in the picturesque town of Morzine, France, the name "Savoy" evokes a sense of grandeur and sophistication. From its humble beginnings as a poster advertising the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company to becoming synonymous with luxury at the Savoy Hotel in London, this name has left an indelible mark on history. The Savoy Hotel, an architectural marvel that exudes opulence, has been a haven for discerning travelers since its inception. Its iconic entrance sketched in 1926 stands as a testament to its timeless allure. The Duchess of Portland herself graced its halls during her stay, adding prestige to this already illustrious establishment. Beyond being a luxurious retreat for guests from around the world, the Savoy Hotel is also steeped in cultural significance. It played host to magnificent balls where society's elite gathered under dazzling chandeliers and danced until dawn. Notably, it was here that Gilbert & Sullivan's masterpiece "The Mikado" enthralled audiences with its enchanting melodies and witty libretto. However, not all stories surrounding the it can filled with glamour. In 1920s London, waiters, chefs, and kitchen hands at this esteemed hotel went on strike early one morning – their voices demanding fair treatment echoing through its hallowed corridors. Nevertheless, even amidst such challenges or labor disputes throughout history; nothing could tarnish the reputation of this legendary institution. Retro posters showcasing Gilbert & Sullivan productions by D'Oyly Carte remind us of their artistic contributions within these walls while Alexander Duckham hosted lavish dinners that further cemented the hotel's status as a hub for high society gatherings. Today, when one mentions "Savoy, " it conjures images of refined elegance and impeccable service—a symbol of excellence passed down through generations.