{"product_id":"kaiserzeitliche-weinkaraffe-mit-monogramm-von-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-um-1900","title":"Imperial-era wine decanter with the monogram of Emperor Wilhelm II, circa 1900","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eImperial-Era Wine Decanter with Monogram of Emperor Wilhelm II. circa 1900\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn elegant and rare \u003cstrong\u003eimperial-era wine decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e, made around \u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguished by its simple design and imperial decoration. The decanter combines high-quality glasswork with representative court culture and is a characteristic example of fine tableware from the reign of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly attractive is the combination of fine, colorless glass, subtle \u003cstrong\u003egilding\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the elaborately designed \u003cstrong\u003e“WR” monogram beneath an imperial crown\u003c\/strong\u003e. Such glasses and decanters were created for festive tables, receptions, and ceremonial occasions, reflecting the high standards of quality of the Wilhelmine era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eElegant Shape and Fine Gilding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe decanter features a harmoniously shaped, bulbous body with a long neck and original glass stopper. Several encircling \u003cstrong\u003egold bands\u003c\/strong\u003e define the silhouette and lend the piece a refined elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorless glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal glass stopper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilded decorative bands on the neck, stopper, and base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulbous body with a slender neck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinely crafted monogram decoration in gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentative imperial-era shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality craftsmanship for fine tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eThe “WR” Monogram for Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the front is the gilded \u003cstrong\u003e“WR” (Wilhelm Rex)\u003c\/strong\u003e monogram beneath an imperial crown. This royal cipher represents \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II. (1859–1941)\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be found on numerous courtly everyday objects, commemorative items, and ceremonial tableware from the German Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe meticulous execution of the decoration underscores its connection to Prussian-imperial court culture and makes the decanter an appealing collector’s item for enthusiasts of the House of Hohenzollern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eA Testament to Wilhelmine Table Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe elegant, almost classical shape of the decanter is effectively complemented by the restrained gold detailing and the imperial monogram. The design reflects the taste of the turn of the century and suggests it was made in a renowned German, Silesian, or Bohemian glassworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether with matching glasses, the decanter forms an impressive ensemble of imperial-era tableware culture and is today a sought-after object for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecourt glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric crystal glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ememorabilia from the German Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional piece of \u003cstrong\u003eimperial-era glasswork\u003c\/strong\u003e with an original stopper and decorative monogram of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e, which impressively reflects the elegance and ceremonial splendor of the Wilhelmine era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55466146234705,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/01-antike-Weinkaraffe-WR-Monogramm-Kaiser-Wilhelm.jpg?v=1792914481","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/kaiserzeitliche-weinkaraffe-mit-monogramm-von-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-um-1900","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}