KPM Berlin crescent dish with monogram “EA” from the collection of Ernst August, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg

Exclusive KPM Berlin crescent dish for Ernst August, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg

A rare and exceptionally elegant KPM Berlin crescent dish with a deep purple-red glaze, fine gilded decoration, and the monogram “EA” beneath a coronet, for Ernst August, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg (1887–1953). The high-quality craftsmanship and ceremonial form indicate that it was made for the personal use of a member of the European high nobility.

The underside bears the mark of the Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM), featuring a blue scepter, orb, and red inscription. Elaborately designed pieces such as this were intended for court table settings and were used in the households of the German and European high nobility.

Personal porcelain of a Hanoverian prince

The crowned monogram refers to Ernst August, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg, head of the House of Hanover and later Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg. It is particularly noteworthy that the crescent dish may have been made before his marriage to Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia, the only daughter of Emperor Wilhelm II.

The wedding on May 24, 1913, was one of the most significant dynastic events of the early 20th century and symbolized the political and familial rapprochement between the Hohenzollern and Hanoverian houses. The standalone “EA” monogram suggests that the dish was made before this union, making it a particularly interesting example of the young prince’s personal possessions.

Significant example of court table culture

With its vibrant purple-red glaze, finely crafted gilded rims, and crowned personal monogram, this KPM crescent dish embodies the high art of Berlin porcelain production during the late imperial era. At the same time, it documents the luxurious table culture and ceremonial prestige of one of Germany’s most important dynasties.

Personalized porcelain pieces such as this were usually produced in small quantities and are now considerably rarer than standard KPM Berlin tableware.

 
Presented in a high-quality case

This remarkable ensemble is supplied in a specially made piano-lacquered case, which allows it to be presented and stored in a particularly elegant manner. Its excellent state of preservation, along with the combination of the royal provenance, original case, and contemporary photograph, makes this set an outstanding collector’s item.

Rare collector’s item with royal provenance

This exceptional KPM Berlin crescent dish combines outstanding porcelain artistry, court culture, and the history of the House of Hanover in a single object. It is not only a high-quality product of the renowned Berlin manufactory but also a rare memento of Ernst August, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg, the history of the Kingdom of Hanover, and the connection to the German imperial house.

This piece is of particular interest to collectors of KPM Berlin, Imperial German porcelain, Hanoverian provenance, princely monograms, Hohenzollern memorabilia, and fine historical tableware.