{"product_id":"neuosier-dessertteller-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1904-kopie","title":"KPM Neuosier dessert plate 1910 by Emperor Wilhelm II, WR monogram","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\u003ch1\u003eAntique dessert plate from the Neuosier service for Emperor Wilhelm II. (KPM Berlin, 1910)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cb\u003edessert plate \u003c\/b\u003efrom a \"\u003cstrong\u003eNeuosier tableware service Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e\" for Emperor \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e, comes from the renowned \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eRoyal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin (KPM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and is one of the most artistically designed pieces from the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eImperial era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite glazed porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, without the \u003cstrong\u003eRococo cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e in the center. This pierced design of the plate lacks this element that distinguishes this tableware. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoration is complemented by \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful floral bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e and a finely crafted \u003cstrong\u003egolden vine leaf border\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the piece a festive and representative appearance. On the back, the classic \u003cstrong\u003eKPM marks\u003c\/strong\u003e can be found: the \u003cstrong\u003eunderglaze blue scepter mark\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ered imperial orb mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dating. Particularly noteworthy is the \u003cstrong\u003eowner's monogram \"WR\" for Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e, which underscores the personal connection to Emperor Wilhelm II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e22.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this dessert plate combines \u003cstrong\u003eroyal provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efine craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical significance\u003c\/strong\u003e. A real highlight for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eKPM porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eImperial era tableware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and representative objects from \u003cstrong\u003eGerman history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\" and its history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Neuosier\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was the \u003cstrong\u003estandard tableware of Wilhelm II.'s court\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Emperor introduced uniform porcelain for all palaces. In the mid-1890s, the Office of the Lord Chamberlain placed an initial large order with \u003cstrong\u003eKPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, \"Neuosier\" was \u003cstrong\u003enot an exclusive custom-made design\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Emperor: The shape was commercially available. The difference lay in the \u003cstrong\u003edecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although the Berlin floral bouquets were adopted, they were modified in the style of the \u003cstrong\u003e\"third Rococo\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, reduced in color to \u003cstrong\u003emonochrome iron red\u003c\/strong\u003e, and complemented by a \u003cstrong\u003ecartouche with the Prussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, this decoration \u003cstrong\u003ealso entered commercial production\u003c\/strong\u003e – although \u003cstrong\u003ewithout the eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The King of Italy even had the service made with the \u003cstrong\u003eSavoy coat of arms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\" tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eKPM price lists of 1913\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"Neuosier\" is listed with \u003cstrong\u003e55 individual pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e for tableware and \u003cstrong\u003e14 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e for coffee and tea sets. Many pieces could be ordered in several sizes – in \u003cstrong\u003eup to eight variants\u003c\/strong\u003e in some cases. In addition to plates, platters, and bowls, the range included \u003cstrong\u003egelee cups\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebouillon cups\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a variety of \u003cstrong\u003e\"compote bowls.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The latter in particular provide insight into the \u003cstrong\u003edining culture of the Imperial era\u003c\/strong\u003e, which featured a great variety of dishes and serving styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54586552746321,"sku":null,"price":655.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/01Dessertteller-KPM-Neuosier-Kaiser-Wilhelm-1910.jpg?v=1786898310","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/neuosier-dessertteller-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1904-kopie","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}