{"product_id":"kaiserzeitliches-weinglas-mit-monogramm-von-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-um-1900","title":"Imperial-era wine glass 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 Glass with the Monogram of Emperor Wilhelm II., c. 1900\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptional and representative \u003cstrong\u003eImperial-era wine glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, made around \u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguished by its elegant form and imperial decoration. The glass has the classic shape of a goblet and embodies the refined \u003cstrong\u003etable culture of the German Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e during the reign of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly appealing is the combination of fine, colorless glass, elaborate \u003cstrong\u003egilding\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the imperial monogram beneath a crown. Comparable glasses bearing the monogram “WR” are attributed to the circle of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e and are typical examples of the representative court and festive culture of the Wilhelmine era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eImperial Elegance and High-Quality Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe glass is distinguished by its harmonious proportions and high-quality craftsmanship. The funnel-shaped, flared bowl rests on a slender stem with a faceted baluster and a cut-glass knop. The fine \u003cstrong\u003egilding on the rim and foot\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the piece a particularly elegant appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurther features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorless glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilded rim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilded foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaceted knop in the stem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant faceted baluster stem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunnel-shaped, flared bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden monogram “WR” beneath the Prussian royal crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Monogram “WR” for Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the front is the gilded monogram \u003cstrong\u003e“WR” (Wilhelm Rex)\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath a crown. This royal cipher represents \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II. (1859–1941)\u003c\/strong\u003e and appears on numerous courtly objects of use and gifts from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuch glasses were frequently made for representative banquets, official occasions, or as keepsakes. The monogram underscores the connection to imperial court culture and makes the glass a highly sought-after \u003cstrong\u003eImperial-era collector’s item\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eTypical Glass of the Wilhelmine Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of a historicizing goblet shape, fine gold detailing, and imperial monogram decoration corresponds to the taste of the period around the turn of the century. Stylistically, the glass can be classified among the high-quality production of renowned German or Silesian glassworks, which produced pieces for the nobility, the court, and the wealthy bourgeoisie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, this glass represents an attractive object for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eImperial-era memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecourtly table culture\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 17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter of the bowl:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative and historically interesting \u003cstrong\u003eImperial-era wine glass with the monogram of Emperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e, which impressively reflects the elegance and representative character of the Wilhelmine era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55465931440465,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/01-antikes-Kelchglas-WR-Monogramm-Kaiser-Wilhelm.jpg?v=1792914021","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/kaiserzeitliches-weinglas-mit-monogramm-von-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-um-1900","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}