{"product_id":"kaiserliches-dessertweinglas-wilhelm-ii-rw-monogramm-um-1900","title":"Imperial dessert wine glass Wilhelm II., RW monogram, circa 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\u003eImperial Dessert Wine Glass Wilhelm II with Gilded RW Monogram\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003edessert wine glass from the German Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e dates from around \u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears the gilded monogram \u003cstrong\u003e\"RW\" (Rex Wilhelm)\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath a \u003cstrong\u003eroyal crown\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its fine gilding and balanced shape, it is one of the rare surviving examples of the courtly \u003cstrong\u003etable culture of the Wilhelmine era\u003c\/strong\u003e and provides an authentic glimpse into the ceremonial atmosphere of the imperial court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear glass is finished with a fine \u003cstrong\u003egold rim\u003c\/strong\u003e and high-quality \u003cstrong\u003egilded decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Particularly noteworthy is the meticulously crafted, gilded monogram, which suggests that the glass was used within an \u003cstrong\u003eimperial court service\u003c\/strong\u003e or a similar aristocratic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eDessert Wine Culture at the Imperial Court\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe delicate, slightly upward-flaring shape is characteristic of a classic \u003cstrong\u003edessert wine glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was used at festive dinners and court banquets for \u003cstrong\u003eport\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMadeira\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTokay\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other fine \u003cstrong\u003edessert and liqueur wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. Such drinks traditionally concluded a multi-course menu and were often served with dessert or cheese, or after the main courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of the glass concentrates the aromas and corresponds to the preferred drinking vessels of refined European table culture around the turn of the century. Compared to water, Rhine wine, or Bordeaux glasses, dessert wine glasses are distinguished by their more compact proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eRare Imperial Court Glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlasses bearing the gilded \u003cstrong\u003eRW monogram of Emperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e are highly sought-after examples of \u003cstrong\u003eimperial court glass\u003c\/strong\u003e today. They document the ceremonial table culture of the House of Hohenzollern and reflect the great importance accorded to etiquette, hospitality, and social representation in the German Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of fine gilding, elegant glasswork, and imperial symbolism makes this piece an exceptional collector's item for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecourt glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eimperial glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical table culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, and objects from the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman imperial house\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eDimensions and Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRim diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is \u003cstrong\u003every good\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only minor age-related \u003cstrong\u003ewear to the gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55671166828881,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/1-antikes-Glas-Dessertwein-Kaiser-Wilhelm-II-1900.jpg?v=1793906158","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/kaiserliches-dessertweinglas-wilhelm-ii-rw-monogramm-um-1900","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}