Antique wine glass from the Josephinenhütte – For Kaiser Wilhelm II, ca. 1910–1912

This exceptional antique wine glass comes from the famous Gräflich Schaffgotsch's Josephinenhütte and was made especially for Kaiser Wilhelm II between 1910 and 1912. It was part of the large Prussian court service commissioned to mark the 200th birthday of Frederick the Great (Fredericus Rex) - an important piece of Prussian history and a masterpiece of historical glassmaking .

Features of the Josephinenhütte wine glass:

• Material : Heavy, colorless glass with fine gilding , typical of imperial glassware .

• Shape : Faceted, artfully cut stem with graduated details – a prime example of hand-cut crystal glass .

• Decoration : Elaborate relief monogram “FR” (Fredericus Rex) , surrounded by standards, cannons and rifles , executed in burnished and relief gold .

• Foot : Round foot with notched star cut , a characteristic detail of high-quality Josephinenhütte crystal glasses .

• Height : Approx. 18.3 cm , ideal for collections or museum presentations.

Historical significance:

This glass embodies the courtly elegance and prestigious aspirations of the imperial era . As part of the Prussian court service for Wilhelm II, it is not only an artistic object but also a symbol of the connection between glass art and the monarchy in the early 20th century.

A must for lovers of antique glass , historical collectibles or German Imperial art - this glass combines artistic refinement with cultural significance .