21 Club New York Holiday Ornament - Iron gates with equestrian jockeys For Sale
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21 Club New York Holiday Ornament - Iron gates with equestrian jockeys: $199.00
Description:Own a piece of history - New York's ‘21’ Club was an iconic restaurant and former prohibition-eraspeakeasy situated at 21 West 52nd Street. It was at ‘21’ on one rainy night, that Robert Benchley uttered “get me out of this wet coat and into adry martini” A magnet for the who's who of society, drawing in an array of influential figures. Its clientele boasted aremarkable roster of U.S. presidents and a constellation of stars. The club was frequented by politicalfigures like Richard Nixon and Franklin D. Roosevelt, literary legends including Ernest Hemingway andHollywood icons such as Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey ‘Bogie’ Bogart … in fact attable 30 in the bar room you could often spot ‘Bogie’ sipping a Ramos Gin Fizz. It wasn't just a diningspot but a social institution where the elite convened, from debutantes to captains of industry, allfinding their way to its storied rooms for a taste of luxury and exclusivity. About the Ornament:Genuine ornament, originally purchased from the legendary "21" Club in NYCBrand new in box with accompanying brochureApprox. Dimensions: 4" H x 3" W x 0.5" D