{"product_id":"antiker-cadinen-teller-wilhelm-ii-kaiserin-hermine-doppelmonogramm-w-und-h","title":"Antique Cadinen plate Wilhelm II \u0026 Empress Hermine, double monogram W and H","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\u003eAntique Cadinen Plate Emperor Wilhelm II \u0026amp; Empress Hermine, Double Monogram W and H under Crown\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eRare double monogram of the last imperial couple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis antique \u003cstrong\u003eCadinen plate\u003c\/strong\u003e bears the gilded monograms \u003cstrong\u003e“W” under an imperial crown\u003c\/strong\u003e for Emperor Wilhelm II and \u003cstrong\u003e“H” under a crown\u003c\/strong\u003e for Empress Hermine. The combination of both monograms makes this piece particularly interesting, as it refers to the last imperial couple in German history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince Wilhelm II and Hermine did not marry until 1922, the plate was likely produced after this time. It thus belongs to the memorabilia from the former Emperor’s late period of exile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II and Empress Hermine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilhelm II (1859–1941) was the last \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Emperor\u003c\/strong\u003e and King of Prussia. He married his second wife, \u003cstrong\u003eHermine Reuss of Greiz\u003c\/strong\u003e (1887–1947), four years after his abdication in his Dutch exile at \u003cstrong\u003eHouse Doorn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Among monarchist circles, Hermine was frequently referred to as “\u003cstrong\u003eEmpress Hermine\u003c\/strong\u003e” and remained Wilhelm II’s closest companion until his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eTypical Cadinen Red with gold decoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plate is presented in the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eCadinen red\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is among the best-known features of the Cadinen manufactory. Both crowned monograms are executed in gold and framed by a fine gold rim. The elegant coloring gives the piece a special aura and makes it a decorative testimony to \u003cstrong\u003eHohenzollern history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eCondition and Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: approx. 11.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent state of preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVery minor, barely visible wear to the gold decoration in the center of the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eAntique Cadinen porcelain for Hohenzollern collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate unites the history of Emperor Wilhelm II and Empress Hermine in a single object. Due to its rare double monogram, it possesses special historical significance and represents an attractive enrichment for collections of \u003cstrong\u003eCadinen porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hohenzollern memorabilia, and objects from the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Empire.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pieces with a direct connection to the imperial couple are particularly sought after by collectors and historians alike today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55309690700113,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/1-antiker-Cadinen-Teller-Kaiser-Wilhelm-II.jpg?v=1792007531","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/antiker-cadinen-teller-wilhelm-ii-kaiserin-hermine-doppelmonogramm-w-und-h","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}