{"product_id":"vier-kleine-wasserglaser-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-ca-1900","title":"Imperial Water Carafes Wilhelm II., 6 engraved glass carafes around 1900","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\u003eSix Imperial Water Decanters with the Monogram of Wilhelm II. Circa 1900\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare lot of \u003cstrong\u003esix historic water decanters\u003c\/strong\u003e from around \u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e impresses with its elegant design, finely crafted clear glass, and high-quality workmanship. Each decanter bears the engraved monogram \u003cstrong\u003e\"WR\" (Wilhelm Rex)\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath a \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian royal crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, directly referencing the court table culture under \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe decanters feature fine \u003cstrong\u003eside engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e and are distinguished by their exceptionally clear glass quality. The condition of all pieces is \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the engravings remaining particularly sharp and detailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest to collectors is the fact that comparable pieces, or individual examples of this type, were already featured at the major \u003cstrong\u003ePrussia Auction of 2002\u003c\/strong\u003e. This underscores the rarity and historical significance of these glasses within the imperial court furnishings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 9.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eImperial Table Culture and Courtly Representation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuch water decanters were part of the refined furnishings of court tables and served not only for serving drinks but also for the representative presentation of imperial hospitality. The glasses bearing the cipher \u003cstrong\u003e\"WR\"\u003c\/strong\u003e reflect the high value placed on elegance, etiquette, and a uniform appearance of the table in the German Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe drinking culture at the court of \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e was characterized by a combination of Prussian tradition, courtly ceremony, and international standards. At state banquets, receptions, and official dinners, high-quality glasses and decanters were deliberately used as an expression of rank, prestige, and imperial representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eRare Testimonies of the Imperial Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, original glasses bearing the cipher \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelm Rex\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the sought-after collectibles of the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Era\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they provide a direct connection to the German Imperial House. The combination of historical provenance, fine glasswork, and the imperial monogram makes this ensemble an exceptional addition to collections of \u003cstrong\u003eimperial glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e, and objects related to the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Imperial House\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324381397329,"sku":"","price":1490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/21-antike-Karaffen-Kaiser-Wilhelm-II-1900.jpg?v=1793812188","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.shop\/en\/products\/vier-kleine-wasserglaser-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-ca-1900","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}