{"product_id":"neuosier-teekanne-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1919","title":"Neo-Osier Teapot, Kaiser Wilhelm II, dated 1919","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \"\u003cstrong\u003eNeuosier\" teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e from an \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eimperial service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003e1919\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 particularly artfully 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 teapot features an \u003cstrong\u003eiron-red\u003c\/strong\u003e Rococo cartouche 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 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 historical context is particularly noteworthy: The teapot continued to be produced with the emperor's coat of arms \u003cstrong\u003eafter his abdication\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is so-called \u003cstrong\u003e\"war-time tableware\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognizable by the \u003cstrong\u003eblack cross\u003c\/strong\u003e on the base of the pot. Thus, this piece probably belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003elast porcelain objects\u003c\/strong\u003e made for Wilhelm II – an extraordinary detail for collectors and museums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe décor 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 piece a festive and representative effect. 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 orb mark\u003c\/strong\u003e. Particularly noteworthy is the \u003cstrong\u003eowner's monogram \"WR\" for Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e, which underscores the personal connection to Kaiser Wilhelm II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions and Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a height of \u003cstrong\u003e12.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this teapot combines \u003cstrong\u003eroyal provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eartisanal 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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 castles. In the mid-1890s, the Oberhofmarschallamt (Lord Chamberlain's Office) placed a large initial order with \u003cstrong\u003eKPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, \"Neuosier\" was \u003cstrong\u003enot an exclusive special commission\u003c\/strong\u003e for the emperor: the shape was commercially available. The difference lay in the \u003cstrong\u003epainting\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, color-reduced 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 painting \u003cstrong\u003ealso reached 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\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\" Dinnerware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eKPM price lists from 1913\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"Neuosier\" is listed with \u003cstrong\u003e55 individual items\u003c\/strong\u003e for dinnerware and \u003cstrong\u003e14 items\u003c\/strong\u003e for coffee and tea sets. Many pieces 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 knew a great variety of dishes and serving forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54583989305681,"sku":null,"price":1780.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/01-Teekanne-KPM-Neuosier-Kaiser-Wilhelm-1919.jpg?v=1786893876","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/neuosier-teekanne-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1919","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}