Silver Sugar Bowl & Milk Jug, 1897/1899 – Imperial Table Service of Emperor Wilhelm II

Imperial Provenance

This exceptionally rare ensemble from the Imperial household of Emperor Wilhelm II consists of a silver sugar bowl and a silver milk jug, both crafted from high‑quality silver and clearly attributable to the table service of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The pieces date from 1899 and 1897, and each bears the monogrammed cipher “WR” (Wilhelm Rex) beneath the Imperial Crown — an unmistakable indicator of their origin from the personal possession of the last German Emperor.

Construction & Materials

The sugar bowl, dated 1899, weighs 135 g and is in very good condition, with only a small dent at the rim that does not diminish its historical value. The milk jug, dated 1897, weighs 144 g and retains traces of its original interior gilding, typical of representative Imperial table silver of the period. It is likewise in very good condition, reflecting the high craftsmanship standards of Imperial German silverwork.

Historical Context

Such objects were used at official banquets and private receptions and likely originate from the holdings of the Royal Silver Chamber (Hofsilberkammer). Their combination of documented Imperial provenance, artistic execution, and rare state of preservation makes them an important testimony to Prussian court culture around 1900.

They are ideal for museums, collectors of Imperial silver, or as a highlight in an exhibition on monarchical history.

Measurements

• Sugar bowl: 135 g

• Milk jug: 144 g

Condition

Both pieces are preserved in very good condition, with clean surfaces, intact monograms, and stable structure.

The ensemble is presented in a high‑quality piano‑lacquer presentation case with fitted compartments.

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