Imperial Glassware & Decanters – Festive Culture under Wilhelm II.

The glassware and decanters once owned by Kaiser Wilhelm II reflect the diversity and splendor of imperial festive culture. From simple water glasses for everyday use to engraved crystal goblets for state banquets – every piece was crafted for a specific occasion. Of particular note are the glasses designed to mark the 200th anniversary of Frederick the Great: featuring a gold-decorated "F R" monogram, star-cut bases, and baroque shaping.

Typical characteristics:

• "WR" and "FR" monograms beneath the Prussian crown

• Crystal glass with cut decoration, rim, and star-cut base

• Decanters and goblets for anniversaries, receptions, and banquets

• Provenance from Josephinenhütte, Theresienthal, and other royal purveyors

Today, these glasses are coveted collector's items and document the representative splendor of the House of Hohenzollern.