{"product_id":"kaiserliches-rheinweinglas-wilhelm-ii-rw-monogramm-um-1900","title":"Imperial Rhine 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperial Rhine Wine Glass Wilhelm II with Gilded RW Monogram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourtly White Wine and Rhine Wine Glass from the German Empire, circa 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003eRhine wine glass\u003c\/strong\u003e bears the gilded \u003cstrong\u003emonogram “RW” (Rex Wilhelm)\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath a \u003cstrong\u003eroyal crown\u003c\/strong\u003e and is one of the rare surviving examples of courtly \u003cstrong\u003edrinking culture from the German Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e. The clear glass is adorned with a fine \u003cstrong\u003egold rim\u003c\/strong\u003e and high-quality \u003cstrong\u003egold filigree\u003c\/strong\u003e and dates from around \u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape corresponds to a classic \u003cstrong\u003ewhite wine or Rhine wine glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as those used for \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMosel wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJohannisberger\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other premium \u003cstrong\u003eGerman white wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. The slightly flared, tulip-shaped bowl aids the development of aromas and reflects the preferred glass shapes of the refined table culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly noteworthy is the expertly crafted \u003cstrong\u003egilded monogram of Emperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath the \u003cstrong\u003eimperial crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, which indicates its use within a representative \u003cstrong\u003ecourt service\u003c\/strong\u003e or a comparable high-status setting. The combination of finely proportioned shape, clear glass, and elaborate gilding gives the piece an exceptionally elegant appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery well preserved, \u003c\/strong\u003ewith minimal wear to the gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape is particularly characteristic of a \u003cstrong\u003eRhine wine glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as those used for the \u003cstrong\u003eRhine and Mosel wines\u003c\/strong\u003e highly prized by the court. \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e frequently preferred German wines at official occasions and state banquets, especially premium Gewächs wines from the \u003cstrong\u003eRhine\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMosel\u003c\/strong\u003e regions, making the classification of the shape as a courtly \u003cstrong\u003eRhine wine service\u003c\/strong\u003e highly probable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional collector's item for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eimperial glassware\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecourt glassware\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRhine wine glasses\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelmina memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55671388635473,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/1-antikes-Glas-Rheinwein-Kaiser-Wilhelm-II-1900.jpg?v=1793906616","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/kaiserliches-rheinweinglas-wilhelm-ii-rw-monogramm-um-1900","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}