Parts of a coffee service of the German Emperor William II, Berlin, KPM

At least since the time of King Friedrich-Wilhelm III and his famous consort Luise the type of this service is known. The décor depicts wine leaves referring to Joh. 15.1-5: “I am the grasp vine, you are the grapes”, reminding the Royal/Imperial family of their Christian roots.

Literature:

47. Wittwer, Die preußischen Silberkammern, Form und Funktion eines Hofamtes im Dienst königlicher Prachtentfaltung, in: M. Völkel, Kronschatz und Silberkammer der Hohenzollern, Berlin/München 2010, p. 65-68 with fig. 47.