{"product_id":"kaiserliches-schnapsglas-wilhelm-ii-rw-monogramm-um-1900","title":"Imperial schnapps 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 Schnapps Glass Wilhelm II. with Gilded RW Monogram\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eCourt Schnapps Glass from the German Empire, circa 1900\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fine \u003cstrong\u003eSchnapps Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e bears the gilded \u003cstrong\u003eMonogram \"RW\" (Rex Wilhelm)\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath an \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Crown\u003c\/strong\u003e and is one of the rare surviving examples of the courtly \u003cstrong\u003edrinking and table culture of the German Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e. The colorless glass is adorned with high-quality \u003cstrong\u003egilded decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e and dates from around \u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its elegant design combines courtly representation with the refined table culture of the Wilhelminian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe delicate shape corresponds to a classic \u003cstrong\u003eSchnapps Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, as used at festive dinners, hunting parties, court receptions, and private gatherings at the Imperial Court for \u003cstrong\u003eKorn\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKümmel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDoppelkorn\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efruit brandies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKirschwasser\u003c\/strong\u003e, or other high-quality spirits. The small bowl and narrow opening are typical of glasses used for enjoying fine distilled spirits in small quantities. Such glasses were part of the equipment of a complete \u003cstrong\u003eGlass Service\u003c\/strong\u003e at the refined tables of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly noteworthy is the high-quality \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 refined setting. The combination of clear glass, fine proportions, and meticulous gilding gives the piece an exceptionally elegant yet historic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery well preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e, with little wear to the gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of the glass is particularly characteristic of a \u003cstrong\u003eSchnapps Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, as served at the conclusion of a festive menu or on convivial occasions. High-quality distilled spirits and liqueurs were as much a part of the refined \u003cstrong\u003etable culture of the Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e as wine, champagne, or liqueurs. The small capacity and elegant shape correspond to the drinking customs of the time and emphasize the representative character of the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Imperial Court maintained a distinctive culture of representation, in which carefully coordinated glass services played an important role. This Schnapps Glass provides a vivid impression of courtly table culture around 1900 and complements the various wine, champagne, liqueur, and dessert glasses of an Imperial Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional collector's item for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCourt Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSchnapps Glasses\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Table Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrussia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelminian Table Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHohenzollern Memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelmina Memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and representative \u003cstrong\u003eCourt Culture around 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55672042226001,"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-Schnapsglas-Kaiser-Wilhelm-II-1900.jpg?v=1793913147","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/kaiserliches-schnapsglas-wilhelm-ii-rw-monogramm-um-1900","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}