{"product_id":"salzgefass-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1906","title":"KPM salt cellar Wilhelm II. 1906, double shell shape \u0026 Imperial era","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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKPM salt cellar Wilhelm II. 1906 in double shell form from the imperial table service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003esalt cellar from an imperial service of Emperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003e1906\u003c\/strong\u003e, comes from the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eKönigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is one of the rarest surviving table accessories from the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman imperial era\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crafted from \u003cstrong\u003ewhite glazed porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fine \u003cstrong\u003egold rim\u003c\/strong\u003e, the object impresses with its elegant \u003cstrong\u003edouble shell form\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is among the most decorative and at the same time most delicate designs of historical table settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonal porcelain of Emperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe decoration shows the owner's monogram \u003cstrong\u003e\"WR\" (Wilhelm Rex)\u003c\/strong\u003e under the royal \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian royal crown\u003c\/strong\u003e. This monogram refers directly to \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e and makes the salt cellar an authentic testimony of courtly table culture and imperial representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike plates, cups, or serving pieces, salt cellars were often damaged or lost over time due to their small size and delicate shape. Accordingly, surviving examples with a clear connection to the German imperial house are extremely rare today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare double shell form by KPM Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe elegant \u003cstrong\u003edouble shell form\u003c\/strong\u003e combines practical function with decorative effect and is among the most sophisticated models within the imperial tableware. The finely modeled shape, the carefully executed gold rim, and the precisely applied monogram reflect the high craftsmanship of \u003cstrong\u003eKPM Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the underside are the classic marks of the \u003cstrong\u003eKönigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cstrong\u003eunderglaze blue scepter mark\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as the \u003cstrong\u003ered imperial orb mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, both with dating. These marks confirm the authenticity and the period of creation of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImperial era porcelain with royal provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObjects with a personal connection to \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most sought-after collectibles from the circle of the \u003cstrong\u003eHohenzollern\u003c\/strong\u003e house. Small everyday objects such as salt cellars are particularly rare, providing a direct insight into the courtly table culture of the German Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis historic salt cellar combines \u003cstrong\u003eroyal provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eartistic craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKPM porcelain art\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical significance\u003c\/strong\u003e. It represents an exceptional addition for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eKPM porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eimperial era tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHohenzollern memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and high-quality objects of \u003cstrong\u003eGerman history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions and condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10 × 4 × 4.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1906\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKPM Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good state of preservation with a fine gold rim and clearly preserved decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324346794321,"sku":"","price":780.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/02-antique-porcelain-salt-celler-Kaiser-Wilhelm-II.jpg?v=1750964994","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/salzgefass-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1906","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}