{"product_id":"neuosier-teekanne-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1919","title":"KPM Neuosier teapot, dated 1919, Emperor Wilhelm II, Imperial Porcelain","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\u003eKPM Neuosier Teapot by Emperor Wilhelm II. – Imperial Porcelain from 1919\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \"\u003cstrong\u003eNeuosier\"\u003c\/strong\u003e teapot from an \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eimperial service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003e1919\u003c\/strong\u003e, comes from the historic \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eKönigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and is among 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, the teapot features a \u003cstrong\u003eRococo cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eiron red\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e and the monogram \u003cstrong\u003e\"FR\" – Friedrich Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath the royal crown. This motif refers 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 historical context is particularly noteworthy: The teapot continued to be produced with the Emperor's coat of arms \u003cstrong\u003eafter his abdication\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is what is known as \u003cstrong\u003e\"war china\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifiable by the \u003cstrong\u003eblack cross\u003c\/strong\u003e on the base of the pot. This means that this piece is likely one of the \u003cstrong\u003elast porcelain objects\u003c\/strong\u003e made for Wilhelm II. – an extraordinary detail for collectors and museums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoration is complemented by \u003cstrong\u003ecolored floral bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e and a finely crafted \u003cstrong\u003egolden grape-leaf border\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the piece a festive and representative appearance. On the back 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\u003eOf particular note is the \u003cstrong\u003eowner's monogram \"WR\" for Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e, which underscores the personal connection to Emperor Wilhelm II. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions and condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a height of \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this teapot 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 china\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and representative objects from \u003cstrong\u003eGerman history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 china of Wilhelm II.'s court\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Emperor introduced a uniform porcelain for all palaces. In the mid-1890s, the Oberhofmarschallamt placed an initial large order with the \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 altered 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 the commercial market\u003c\/strong\u003e – albeit \u003cstrong\u003ewithout the eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The King of Italy even had the service made with the \u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Savoy 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\" table china\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 the table china and \u003cstrong\u003e14 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e for the coffee and tea china. Many pieces could be ordered in several sizes – in some cases in \u003cstrong\u003eup to eight variants\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition to plates, platters, and bowls, the range included \u003cstrong\u003egelatin 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":54583989305681,"sku":null,"price":1780.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/01-Teekanne-KPM-Neuosier-Kaiser-Wilhelm-1919.jpg?v=1786893876","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/neuosier-teekanne-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1919","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}