Description

The "Neuosier" teapot from the personal service of Crown Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, dated 1905 (pot) and 1906 (lid), is one of the rare and particularly representative porcelain objects of the Imperial Era. Crafted from white glazed porcelain, the teapot features the characteristic monogram "W" of the Crown Prince beneath an intricately designed Crown Prince's Crown of Prussia – a golden hoop crown with visible, pearl-set arches, red velvet lining, an orb and a small cross at the top. This emblem directly refers to the personal origin of the piece and its position within Prussian court culture.

On the reverse side are the classic KPM marks: the underglaze blue scepter mark and the red orb mark, each with a date. These marks underscore its origin from the traditional Königliche Porzellan‑Manufaktur Berlin (KPM) and guarantee the high artisanal quality of the piece.

Imperial Tableware for Wilhelm II's Children

Kaiser Wilhelm II commissioned the Königliche Porzellan‑Manufaktur Berlin (KPM) to produce a separate Neuosier dinner service for each of his children, which is among the most exclusive and rare forms of Hohenzollern porcelain from the Imperial Era. These individually designed services were based on the famous Neuosier decor, the representative court service of the Prussian royal family, and were adorned for each prince and princess with a personal monogram, the corresponding rank crown, finely crafted golden vine leaf borders, and – in particularly high-ranking cases – the collar of the Order of the Black Eagle. This gave the pieces an unmistakable dynastic signature that made their position within the House of Hohenzollern visible.

The production of these personalized KPM services served the specific purpose of dynastic representation and reflected Kaiser Wilhelm II's self-perception. The Kaiser's children occupied their own apartments in the imperial palaces, maintained their own households with servants, and participated in military and courtly duties. For these occasions, they required uniform yet individually marked royal tableware that visibly indicated their position within the royal hierarchy. Neuosier porcelain thus became a central medium of family self-representation: an imperial basic design, enhanced with personal emblems, emphasizing the identity of each individual family member.

Today, these Neuosier services with monogram, rank crown, and KPM scepter mark are among the most sought-after collector's items from the production of KPM Berlin. They combine the highest artisanal quality with historical significance and are an impressive testament to courtly culture under Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Dimensions and Condition

With a height of 21.5 cm and in very good condition, this teapot combines royal provenance, artisanal quality, and historical significance. A true highlight for collectors of KPM porcelain, Imperial Era tableware, and representative objects of German history.