Original Stork Club “Pair of Dice” Set (Plus Stork Club Vanity Mirror)

WHY YOU’LL WANT TO OWN THEM:  Step into the glamour of 1940s New York with a genuine set of Stork Club dice – the kind of gift Sherman Billingsley delighted in giving to his favorite patrons. These dice are more than a gaming accessory; they’re authentic pieces of Manhattan nightlife, a reminder of a time when everyone who was anyone wanted to be seen at the Stork. Perfect for collectors, gamblers, or anyone who loves a little history with their roll.

(Bonus: Billingsley delighted female patrons with chic Stork Club–branded vanity mirrors, perfect for tucking neatly into a lady’s purse, ready for discreet touch-ups of powder, lipstick, or a quick check of her hat and hair before making an entrance.  A coveted keepsake that let them carry a bit of the club’s glamour wherever they went.  The vintage mirror measures 2 by 3-inches).

New York City Nightlife, Circa 1945.

In the 1940s, the Stork Club was the ultimate symbol of New York glamour—a glittering Midtown nightclub where movie stars, moguls, and power brokers mingled under a haze of champagne and cigarette smoke. Sherman Billingsley, its charismatic founder, was as famous for his generosity as for the exclusivity of his nightspot. He reportedly spent $100,000 a year on gifts for favored patrons, lavishing them with everything from diamond-and-ruby compacts, perfume, hosiery, liquor, and even cars, to cases of Champagne at Christmas. One of his signature giveaways was a set of Stork Club–branded dice, a playful token that regulars treasured. These gestures were more than generosity—they were Billingsley’s masterstroke in making every customer feel like a star and ensuring that the Stork Club remained the most talked-about address in New York nightlife.