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The plate is decorated in \u003cstrong\u003eiron red\u003c\/strong\u003e and features an elegant \u003cstrong\u003eRococo cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblazoned 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 monarchy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decor is framed by \u003cstrong\u003eflower bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e and a finely crafted \u003cstrong\u003egolden grapevine border\u003c\/strong\u003e, lending the plate a festive and representative appearance. Particularly 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 side bears 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, both with dating.\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\u003eWith a diameter of \u003cstrong\u003e24 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this plate is among the rare and high-quality objects from the \u003cstrong\u003eimperial dinner service\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination of \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eartful porcelain painting\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eroyal provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it a true highlight for discerning collectors and museums.\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 service for all his 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. Although the Berlin flower bouquets were adopted, 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 supplemented with a \u003cstrong\u003ecartouche featuring the Prussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is interesting that this decoration \u003cstrong\u003ealso entered commercial trade\u003c\/strong\u003e – albeit \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 items could be ordered in multiple sizes – sometimes in \u003cstrong\u003eup to eight variations\u003c\/strong\u003e. The assortment included not only plates, platters, and bowls but also \u003cstrong\u003ejelly cups\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebouillon pots\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 featured a great variety of dishes and serving styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51323682455889,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/01-antique-silver-dinner-plate-Wilhelm_48b59190-41d7-4588-b4cc-7968cdbe8c2d.jpg?v=1750956331","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/neuosier-speiseteller-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1909-kopie","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}