{"title":"Glass - Kaiser Wilhelm II","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperial glasses \u0026amp; decanters – festive culture under Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glasses and decanters owned by \u003cstrong\u003eKaiser Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e reflect the diversity and splendor of imperial festive culture. From simple water glasses for everyday use to engraved \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal goblets\u003c\/strong\u003e for state banquets, each piece was crafted for a specific occasion. Of particular note are the glasses designed \u003cstrong\u003eto mark the 200th birthday of Frederick the Great\u003c\/strong\u003e : with the gold-decorated \u003cstrong\u003e\"FR\"\u003c\/strong\u003e monogram, a star-cut base, and a baroque design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTypical features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonograms “WR” and “FR”\u003c\/strong\u003e under Prussian crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal glass with cut decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e , lip rim and base star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarafes and goblets\u003c\/strong\u003e for anniversaries, receptions and tables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOrigin from \u003cstrong\u003eJosephinenhütte\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eTheresienthal\u003c\/strong\u003e and other court suppliers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese glasses are now sought-after collector's items and document the representative splendor of the Hohenzollern dynasty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vier-grosse-wasserglaser-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-ca-1890","title":"Six large water glasses, Emperor Wilhelm II, ca. 1890","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecollection of six water glasses\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from around \u003cstrong\u003e1890\u003c\/strong\u003e, combines \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eroyal provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the fine craftsmanship of the late \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eImperial era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The glasses are made of \u003cstrong\u003elight, clear glass\u003c\/strong\u003e and feature \u003cstrong\u003edelicate engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lower third, which adds a subtle decorative texture to the ensemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly noteworthy is the base of each glass, where the \u003cstrong\u003emirror-inverted monogram \"WR\" – Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e is engraved beneath the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian crown\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It combined traditional Prussian rigor with international influences and reflected the monarch's political and social role. Especially at state banquets, receptions, and military festivities, the selection and presentation of beverages became a visible expression of imperial power and courtly culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c!--nl--\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of courtly drinking culture were \u003cstrong\u003eGerman white wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Rheingau and Moselle regions. These were considered an expression of \u003cstrong\u003enational identity\u003c\/strong\u003e and were preferred at official occasions. 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For Wilhelm II, champagne symbolized \u003cstrong\u003emodernity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecosmopolitanism\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eimperial grandeur\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite all the splendor, \u003cstrong\u003ebeer\u003c\/strong\u003e remained an integral part of Prussian court culture. Particularly popular were \u003cstrong\u003eBerliner Weisse\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePilsner\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBockbier\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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