{"product_id":"silber-toast-rack-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-h-j-wilm-datiert-1903","title":"Antique toast rack, Kaiser Wilhelm II, silver by H.J. Wilm Berlin, 1903","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Silver Toast Rack from Kaiser Wilhelm II, H.J. Wilm, Berlin, 1903\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare silver object from the collection of Kaiser Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eantique silver toast rack\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extraordinary testament to the courtly \u003cstrong\u003etable culture of the Imperial era\u003c\/strong\u003e. This rare piece comes from the personal collection of \u003cstrong\u003eKaiser Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e and was presumably used at state banquets of the Imperial House. Particularly noteworthy is the engraved \u003cstrong\u003e\"WR\" monogram\u003c\/strong\u003e, which impressively documents its connection to the German Imperial House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing \u003cstrong\u003e318 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e and dating back to \u003cstrong\u003e1903\u003c\/strong\u003e, this object combines historical significance, high-quality craftsmanship, and imperial provenance. It was created by the renowned \u003cstrong\u003ecourt jeweler H.J. Wilm\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Germany's most important silversmiths and jewelry houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH.J. Wilm – Court Jeweler to the Imperial House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe long-established \u003cstrong\u003ejewelry house Wilm\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1767\u003c\/strong\u003e, is among the oldest and most respected companies in its field. For generations, the name Wilm has stood for exclusive \u003cstrong\u003esilverware\u003c\/strong\u003e, high-quality \u003cstrong\u003ejewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e, and artistic works for the nobility, the court, and the upper bourgeoisie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe company gained particular fame for its celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eWilm silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, the exceptional quality of which is still appreciated today. Furthermore, the workshop produced exclusive annual collections of jewelry and silver objects and was one of the preferred suppliers to the German Imperial House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Significance and Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn outstanding figure in the company's history was \u003cstrong\u003eHermann Julius Wilm (1812–1907)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a third-generation jeweler. Among his most famous works is the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003esilver model of the \"Victory\" from 1887\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was presented to the Imperial couple \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelm I.\u003c\/strong\u003e on the occasion of their anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil \u003cstrong\u003e1945\u003c\/strong\u003e, the company’s traditional headquarters were located on the grand boulevard \u003cstrong\u003eUnter den Linden in Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e. After the Second World War, the company relocated to \u003cstrong\u003eHamburg\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the brand's long history was continued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn extraordinary collector's item from the Imperial era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eantique silver toast rack\u003c\/strong\u003e unites the history of the German Imperial House with the masterful craftsmanship of one of Germany's most renowned court jewelers. For collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eImperial memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical silver objects\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Empire antiques\u003c\/strong\u003e, and high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eWilm silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece represents a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic relic from the era of \u003cstrong\u003eKaiser Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52054594322769,"sku":null,"price":3800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/01-Kaiser-Wilhelm-II-Silber-Toast-Rack-1903.jpg?v=1759782858","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/silber-toast-rack-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-h-j-wilm-datiert-1903","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}