{"product_id":"damastserviette-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-kaiserhaus-deutschland-um-1900","title":"Damask napkin Kaiser Wilhelm II., German Imperial House around 1900","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\u003eDamask napkin from the Imperial House of Wilhelm II around 1900\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare \u003cstrong\u003edamask napkin from the German Imperial House\u003c\/strong\u003e dates from around \u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears the crowned monogram \u003cstrong\u003e“W” for Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e as fine \u003cstrong\u003ewhite embroidery\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination of high-quality damask fabric and the imperial monogram makes this textile an authentic piece of evidence of courtly table culture from the late imperial era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the imperial household, such napkins were part of the furnishings for the representative tables in the Prussian and imperial palaces. During meals, they were traditionally placed over the knees and served for discreetly dabbing the mouth. At the same time, they were part of the elaborate staging of courtly hospitality and reflected the high standards of etiquette and representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eRare piece of evidence of imperial table culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical \u003cstrong\u003etable linen from the Imperial House\u003c\/strong\u003e is significantly rarer today than porcelain or silver. Due to regular use, frequent washing, and heavy wear, many pieces were worn out, repaired, or eventually discarded over time. Original napkins with the imperial monogram therefore belong to the particularly sought-after objects of the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial era\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finely executed embroidery underscores the high quality of workmanship and the association with the courtly environment. Such textiles provide a rare insight into the everyday life of the imperial court and complement collections of \u003cstrong\u003eimperial table silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKPM porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecourt linen\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e in an ideal way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eDimensions and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73 × 73 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe napkin is in \u003cstrong\u003egood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fabric is torn in two places. In the area of the embroidered monogram, the embroidery has pressed through the fabric; there is a small defect there, which probably arose from frequent ironing over the course of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite these age-related signs of wear, this is an extremely rare and authentic collector's item from the circle of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55671038804305,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/02-antike-Tischserviette-Kaiser-Wilhelm-II-1900.jpg?v=1793904593","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/damastserviette-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-kaiserhaus-deutschland-um-1900","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}