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The cup is dated \u003cstrong\u003e1913\u003c\/strong\u003e, the saucer \u003cb\u003e1908\u003c\/b\u003e—both pieces are made of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite glazed porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e and decorated in \u003cstrong\u003eiron red\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoration features an elegant \u003cstrong\u003eRococo cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, adorned with the cipher \u003cstrong\u003e\"FR\" for Friedrich Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e under the \u003cstrong\u003eroyal crown\u003c\/strong\u003e—a direct reference to \u003cstrong\u003eFrederick the Great\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Prussian monarchical tradition. The design is complemented by \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful floral bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e and a finely crafted \u003cstrong\u003egolden vine leaf border\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the ensemble a festive and representative appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly noteworthy is the \u003cstrong\u003eowner's monogram \"WR\" for Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e, which underscores the personal connection to \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e The reverse sides bear the classic marks of \u003cstrong\u003eKPM Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003eunderglaze blue scepter mark\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ered imperial orb mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, each with a date. The cup measures \u003cstrong\u003e5.5 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eheight of 5.7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the saucer has a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e11 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both pieces are in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ensemble combines \u003cstrong\u003eroyal provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eartistic craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical significance\u003c\/strong\u003e—a true highlight for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eKPM porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eImperial-era dinnerware\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003erepresentative objects of German 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 for Wilhelm II's court\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Emperor introduced standardized porcelain for all castles. In the mid-1890s, the Oberhofmarschallamt placed a large initial order with \u003cstrong\u003eKPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, \"Neuosier\" was \u003cstrong\u003enot an exclusive custom order\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Emperor: the shape was commercially available. The difference lay in the \u003cstrong\u003edecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e. While 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\u003emonochrome iron red\u003c\/strong\u003e, and complemented by a \u003cstrong\u003ecartouche with the Prussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, this decoration \u003cstrong\u003ealso reached the market\u003c\/strong\u003e—albeit \u003cstrong\u003ewithout the eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The King of Italy even had the service produced with the \u003cstrong\u003eSavoyard 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\" Dinnerware\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 dinnerware and \u003cstrong\u003e14 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e for coffee and tea service. Many pieces could be ordered in multiple 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 tureens\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a variety of \u003cstrong\u003e\"compote bowls\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. The latter, in particular, provide insight into the \u003cstrong\u003edining 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":51323630780753,"sku":"","price":680.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/04-antique-Neuosier-Cup--Kaiser-Wilhelm-II_20714165-9377-4db2-8ec2-9aa468a9b576.jpg?v=1750955375","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/neuosier-mokkatasse-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1908-und-1913","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}