{"product_id":"neuosier-dessertteller-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1912","title":"Neuosier Bread Plate, Kaiser Wilhelm II, dated 1912","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cb\u003ebread plate\u003c\/b\u003e from a \"\u003cstrong\u003eNeuosier dinner service - Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e\" for Emperor \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003e1912\u003c\/strong\u003e, comes from the traditional \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eKönigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and is one of the most artistically designed pieces of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eImperial Era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crafted from \u003cstrong\u003ewhite glazed porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, the plate features a \u003cstrong\u003eRococo cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e executed in \u003cstrong\u003eiron-red\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e and the monogram \u003cstrong\u003e\"FR\" - Friedrich Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e under the royal crown. This motif directly refers to \u003cstrong\u003eFrederick the Great\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Prussian monarchical tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decor is complemented by \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful floral bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e and a finely crafted \u003cstrong\u003egolden vine border\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the piece a festive and representative appearance. On the reverse side are the classic \u003cstrong\u003eKPM marks\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003eunderglaze blue scepter mark\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ered imperial orb mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dating. Particularly noteworthy is the \u003cstrong\u003eowner's monogram \"WR\" for Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e, which emphasizes the personal connection to Emperor Wilhelm II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e21.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and in \u003cstrong\u003egood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e (slightly rubbed), this bread plate combines \u003cstrong\u003eroyal provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecraftsmanship quality\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical significance\u003c\/strong\u003e. A true highlight for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eKPM porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eImperial Era tableware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and representative objects of \u003cstrong\u003eGerman history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\" and its History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was the \u003cstrong\u003estandard dinnerware of Wilhelm II's court\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Emperor introduced a uniform porcelain for all palaces. In the mid-1890s, the Oberhofmarschallamt placed a first large order with \u003cstrong\u003eKPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, \"Neuosier\" was \u003cstrong\u003enot an exclusive custom-made item\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Emperor: the shape was commercially available. The difference lay in the \u003cstrong\u003epainting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although the Berlin floral bouquets were adopted, they were modified in the style of the \u003cstrong\u003e\"third Rococo,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e reduced in color to \u003cstrong\u003emonochromatic iron-red,\u003c\/strong\u003e and supplemented by a \u003cstrong\u003ecartouche with the Prussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is interesting to note that this painting \u003cstrong\u003ealso found its way into commerce\u003c\/strong\u003e – but \u003cstrong\u003ewithout the eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The King of Italy even had the service produced with the \u003cstrong\u003eSavoy coat of arms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\" Tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eKPM price lists of 1913\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"Neuosier\" is listed with \u003cstrong\u003e55 individual pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e for the dinner service and \u003cstrong\u003e14 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e for the coffee and tea service. Many pieces could be ordered in several sizes – sometimes in \u003cstrong\u003eup to eight variants\u003c\/strong\u003e. The assortment included, in addition to plates, platters, and bowls, also \u003cstrong\u003ejelly cups\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebouillon pots\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a variety of \u003cstrong\u003e\"compote bowls\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Especially the latter provide insight into the \u003cstrong\u003eeating culture of the Imperial Era\u003c\/strong\u003e, which knew a great variety of dishes and serving forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54584001233233,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/01-Brotteller-KPM-Neuosier-Kaiser-Wilhelm-1912.jpg?v=1786896704","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/neuosier-dessertteller-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1912","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}