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Crafted from \u003cstrong\u003ewhite glazed porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pot features intricate decoration in \u003cstrong\u003eiron red\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an elegant \u003cstrong\u003erococo cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003e\"FR\" cipher for Friedrich Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath the \u003cstrong\u003eroyal crown\u003c\/strong\u003e – a direct reference 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 and a finely crafted \u003cstrong\u003egold vine-leaf border\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the piece a festive and representative effect. Particularly noteworthy is the \u003cstrong\u003eowner's monogram \"WR\" for Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e, which underscores the personal connection to \u003cstrong\u003eKaiser Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e. The underside bears the classic marks of \u003cstrong\u003eKPM Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003eunderglaze blue scepter mark\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ered imperial orb mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, each with its respective date.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 a height of approx. \u003cstrong\u003e16 cm (incl. lid)\u003c\/strong\u003e and in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this hot water pot 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\u003eKPM porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eImperial era tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003erepresentative objects of German 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was the \u003cstrong\u003estandard tableware for the court of Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Kaiser introduced a uniform porcelain set 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 commission\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Kaiser: the shape was commercially available. The difference lay in the \u003cstrong\u003epainting\u003c\/strong\u003e. While 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 featuring the Prussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, this painting \u003cstrong\u003ewas also available commercially\u003c\/strong\u003e – though \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\u003e1913 KPM price lists\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"Neuosier\" is recorded 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 multiple sizes – sometimes in \u003cstrong\u003eup to eight variants\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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