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Crafted from \u003cstrong\u003ewhite glazed porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, the bouillon pot features a \u003cstrong\u003erococo cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e executed in \u003cstrong\u003eiron red\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e and the cipher \u003cstrong\u003e\"FR\" – Friedrich Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e under the royal crown. This motif points directly to \u003cstrong\u003eFrederick the Great\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Prussian monarchical tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decor is complemented by \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful flower bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e, a finely worked \u003cstrong\u003egolden vine leaf border\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as \u003cstrong\u003ebeautifully crafted handles\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esculpturally modeled flowers and buds\u003c\/strong\u003e, which give the piece extraordinary depth and artisanal refinement. On the underside are the classic \u003cstrong\u003eKPM marks\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003eunderglaze blue scepter mark\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ered imperial orb mark\u003c\/strong\u003e. Furthermore, the bouillon pot bears the \u003cstrong\u003eblue cipher \"WR\" – Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e under the royal crown, an indication of the direct connection to the Prussian court.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its dimensions of \u003cstrong\u003e26 cm (length)\u003c\/strong\u003e × \u003cstrong\u003e18 cm (width)\u003c\/strong\u003e × \u003cstrong\u003e7.5 cm (height)\u003c\/strong\u003e and in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e – merely \u003cb\u003eone area of restoration on the lower ring\u003c\/b\u003e – this \u003cstrong\u003esauce tureen\u003c\/strong\u003e combines \u003cstrong\u003eroyal provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eartisan quality\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical significance\u003c\/strong\u003e. A true 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 of \u003cstrong\u003eGerman history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\" and its history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was the \u003cstrong\u003estandard tableware of the court household of Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Kaiser introduced a uniform porcelain for all palaces. In the mid-1890s, the Office of the Lord Chamberlain placed a first large order with the \u003cstrong\u003eKPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, \"Neuosier\" was \u003cstrong\u003enot an exclusive custom commission\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Kaiser: the shape was commercially available. The difference lay in the \u003cstrong\u003epainting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although the Berlin flower 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 supplemented by a \u003cstrong\u003ecartouche with the Prussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is interesting to note that this painting \u003cstrong\u003ealso reached the market\u003c\/strong\u003e – albeit \u003cstrong\u003ewithout the eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The King of Italy even had the service produced with the \u003cstrong\u003eSavoyard 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eKPM price lists of 1913\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"Neuosier\" is listed with \u003cstrong\u003e55 individual pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e for the dinner service and \u003cstrong\u003e14 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e for the coffee and tea service. Many pieces could be ordered in several sizes – sometimes in \u003cstrong\u003eup to eight variations\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition to plates, platters, and bowls, the range also included \u003cstrong\u003ejelly cups\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebouillon pots\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a multitude of \u003cstrong\u003e\"compote dishes.\"\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 forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54586393330001,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/14-Sauciere-Neuosier-KPM-Kaiser-Wilhelm-1899.jpg?v=1786888135","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/neuosier-kleiner-bouillontopf-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-kopie-1","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}