KPM teapot S.M.Y. Hohenzollern 1912 from the onboard service of Emperor Wilhelm II.

This rare teapot with matching lid of the S.M.Y. Hohenzollern, dated 1912, comes from the exclusive onboard service of Emperor Wilhelm II. and is one of the sought-after collector's items for lovers of KPM porcelain, Imperial-era porcelain, Imperial table culture and objects of German naval history. Crafted from white glazed porcelain, it features the large coat of arms of Emperor Wilhelm II on the front, surrounded by the Collar of the Order of the Black Eagle, the highest order of Prussia.

The porcelain of the Imperial yacht S.M.Y. Hohenzollern

On the opposite side is the Imperial presence standard above the banderole with the inscription “S.M.Y. Hohenzollern”. The famous state yacht of the German Emperor served as a representative ship of the Imperial Navy from 1893 to 1918. The associated onboard service was used exclusively during the personal presence of the Emperor. Original pieces from this service are now rarely found on the market and are mostly in museum or significant private collections.

KPM Berlin and original Imperial-era marks

The underside bears the characteristic underglaze blue scepter mark of the Royal Porcelain Factory Berlin (KPM) as well as the red imperial orb mark, both with dating. These marks attest to the origin from the renowned KPM Berlin and underline the authenticity of the piece.

The teapot measures approximately 12.5 cm in height and is in good condition. The fine painting is clearly and richly preserved. Only slight wear on the gold rim of the lid as well as minor signs of use in the blue decoration of the two medallions are present.

Rare collector's item with royal provenance

This extraordinary KPM teapot of the S.M.Y. Hohenzollern combines royal provenance, high-quality porcelain art, Prussian history and maritime representative culture of the German Imperial era. It represents a rare opportunity for collectors of KPM Berlin, porcelain of Emperor Wilhelm II, Imperial-era porcelain, Hohenzollern memorabilia and historical naval objects.