Description

The "Neuosier" dinner plate from the personal service of Crown Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, dated 1905, is among the rare and particularly representative porcelain objects of the Imperial Era. Crafted from white glazed porcelain, the plate features the characteristic monogram "W" of the Crown Prince beneath an intricately detailed Crown Prince's Crown of Prussia – a golden circlet crown with visible, pearl-studded arch bases, red velvet inside, an orb, and a small cross at the apex. This emblem directly refers to the personal origin of the piece and its status within Prussian court culture.

On the reverse, one finds the classic KPM marks: the underglaze blue scepter mark and the red orb mark, each with a date. These marks underscore its origin from the renowned Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM) and guarantee the high craftsmanship of the piece.

Imperial Tableware for the Children of Wilhelm II

Emperor Wilhelm II commissioned a separate Neuosier dinner service from the Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM) for each of his children, which is among the most exclusive and rarest forms of Hohenzollern porcelain from the Imperial era. These individually designed services were based on the famous Neuosier decor, the representative court service of the Prussian royal family, and were adorned for each prince and princess with a personal monogram, the corresponding rank crown, intricately crafted golden vine borders, and – in particularly high-ranking cases – the collar of the Order of the Black Eagle. This gave the pieces an unmistakable dynastic signature, visually emphasizing their status within the House of Hohenzollern.

The production of these personalized KPM services served the targeted dynastic representation and reflected Emperor Wilhelm II's self-perception. The Emperor's children occupied their own apartments in the imperial palaces, maintained their own households with servants, and participated in military as well as courtly obligations. For these occasions, they required uniform yet individually marked royal tableware that visually expressed their position within the royal hierarchy. The Neuosier porcelain thus became a central medium of family self-presentation: an imperial basic design, refined with personal emblems, emphasizing the identity of each family member.

Today, these Neuosier services with monogram, rank crown, and KPM scepter mark are among the most coveted collector's items from the production of KPM Berlin. They combine the highest craftsmanship with historical significance and are an impressive testament to courtly culture under Emperor Wilhelm II.

Dimensions and Condition

With a diameter of 24 cm and in very good condition, this dinner plate combines royal provenance, artistic quality, and historical significance. A true highlight for collectors of KPM porcelain, Imperial era tableware, and representative objects of German history.