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Crafted from \u003cstrong\u003ewhite glazed porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, the jug features elaborate decoration in \u003cstrong\u003eiron red\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an elegant \u003cstrong\u003eRococo cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e and 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decor is complemented by \u003cstrong\u003ecolorful floral bouquets\u003c\/strong\u003e and a finely crafted \u003cstrong\u003egolden vine leaf rim\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the piece a festive and representative appearance. Particularly noteworthy is the \u003cstrong\u003eowner's monogram \"WR\" for Wilhelm Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e, which underlines the personal connection to \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e The back bears the classic marks of the \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.\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 a height of approx. \u003cstrong\u003e16 cm (incl. lid)\u003c\/strong\u003e and in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this hot water jug combines \u003cstrong\u003eroyal provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecraftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical significance\u003c\/strong\u003e – a real highlight for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eKPM porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Era tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003erepresentative objects of German history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 dinnerware of Wilhelm II's court\u003c\/strong\u003e. The emperor introduced uniform porcelain for all castles. In the mid-1890s, the Imperial Lord Chamberlain's Office placed a large initial order with \u003cstrong\u003eKPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, \"Neuosier\" was \u003cstrong\u003enot an exclusive custom-made product\u003c\/strong\u003e for the emperor: the form was commercially available. The difference lay in the \u003cstrong\u003edecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although 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 supplemented 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 found its way into trade\u003c\/strong\u003e – but \u003cstrong\u003ewithout an 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\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neuosier\" dinnerware\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 dinnerware and \u003cstrong\u003e14 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e for coffee and tea sets. Many pieces could be ordered in several sizes – sometimes in \u003cstrong\u003eup to eight variants\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition to plates, platters and bowls, the range included \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":51324459090257,"sku":"","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/01-antike-Kanne-Neuosier-Kaiser-Wilhelm-II.jpg?v=1750967047","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/neuosier-warmwasserkanne-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-datiert-1901-1911","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}