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Made of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite glazed porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, the platter features a \u003cstrong\u003eRococo cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eiron-red\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e and the cipher \u003cstrong\u003e“FR” – Friedrich Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e under the royal crown. This motif directly references \u003cstrong\u003eFrederick the Great\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Prussian monarchical tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decor is complemented by \u003cstrong\u003ecolored floral bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e and a finely crafted \u003cstrong\u003egolden vine leaf 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. Particularly noteworthy is the \u003cstrong\u003eowner's monogram “WR” for Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e, which emphasizes the personal connection to Kaiser Wilhelm II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its dimensions of \u003cstrong\u003e26 cm (diameter)\u003c\/strong\u003e × \u003cstrong\u003e5.5 cm (height)\u003c\/strong\u003e and in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e – with only a \u003cstrong\u003esmall crack on the bottom ring\u003c\/strong\u003e – this serving platter 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 tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e, and representative objects of \u003cstrong\u003eGerman history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\" and its History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was the \u003cstrong\u003estandard tableware of Wilhelm II.'s court\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Emperor introduced uniform porcelain for all palaces. In the mid-1890s, the Oberhofmarschallamt (Lord Marshal's Office) placed a large initial order with the \u003cstrong\u003eKPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, \"Neuosier\" was \u003cstrong\u003enot an exclusive custom-made item\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Emperor: the form was commercially available. The difference lay in the \u003cstrong\u003epainting\u003c\/strong\u003e. While the Berlin floral bouquets were retained, they were modified in the style of the \u003cstrong\u003e\"third Rococo,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e coloristically reduced to \u003cstrong\u003emonochromatic iron-red\u003c\/strong\u003e, and complemented by a \u003cstrong\u003ecartouche with the Prussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is interesting that this painting \u003cstrong\u003ealso entered the market\u003c\/strong\u003e – but \u003cstrong\u003ewithout the eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The King of Italy even had the service made with the \u003cstrong\u003eSavoyard coat of arms\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\" Dinner Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 multiple sizes – some in \u003cstrong\u003eup to eight variants\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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