{"product_id":"crown-prince-wilhelm-of-prussia-memorabilia-set-with-silver-cigarette-case","title":"Crown Prince Wilhelm of Prussia Memorabilia Set with Silver Cigarette Case","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\u003ch1\u003eTwo Exceptional Memorative Pieces from the Estate of Crown Prince Wilhelm of Prussia\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eImperial Provenance and Courtly Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare ensemble brings together two authentic memorabilia pieces associated with \u003cstrong\u003eCrown Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (1882-1951)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the eldest son of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEmpress Auguste Viktoria\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both objects reflect the representational culture of the German Imperial Court and offer a fascinating insight into the personal accessories of one of the most prominent members of the \u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Hohenzollern\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are presented in a specially commissioned \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-gloss piano-lacquer casket\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing an elegant and fitting setting for this distinguished ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSilver Cigarette Case by J. B. Werner, Berlin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe centerpiece is an elegant \u003cstrong\u003esilver cigarette case\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fire-gilt interior. Beneath a gilt imperial crown on the exterior appears the gilt monogram \u003cstrong\u003e“W”\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing Crown Prince Wilhelm. The high quality of craftsmanship underlines the exclusive character of this personal accessory from the household of the Prussian heir to the throne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the case bears the mark of the Berlin jeweler \u003cstrong\u003eJ. B. Werner\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned goldsmith and silversmith firm celebrated during the Imperial era for serving a discerning clientele and producing luxury goods of exceptional quality. The \u003cstrong\u003ecrescent and crown hallmarks\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm manufacture within the German Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cigarette case remains in very good condition. It displays only a small dent on the reverse side. The wick has been replaced at a later date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 × 9 × 2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 150 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePresentation Pin by H. J. Wilm, Court Jeweler to the Imperial Household\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ensemble is complemented by a rare \u003cstrong\u003epresentation pin in 800 silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserved in its original fitted case. The lid is embossed with a gilt crown, indicating its association with the Imperial Court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pin was produced by \u003cstrong\u003eH. J. Wilm, Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most distinguished court jewelers of the German Empire. Founded in 1768, the firm served for generations as a principal supplier to the Prussian and later Imperial Court. Wilm produced orders, decorations, jewelry, and luxury silver objects for members of the \u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Hohenzollern\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as numerous European royal families. Today, pieces bearing the signature of H. J. Wilm are highly sought-after examples of courtly craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength of the presentation pin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 × 3.5 × 2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Caricature of the Crown Prince in the Casket Lid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA particular rarity is the original \u003cstrong\u003ecaricature of Crown Prince Wilhelm\u003c\/strong\u003e mounted inside the lid of the casket. The Crown Prince is depicted in a highly stylized manner, wearing uniform and holding a cigarette. Such caricatures were especially popular during the late Imperial period and throughout the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMembers of the Imperial family, particularly \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCrown Prince Wilhelm\u003c\/strong\u003e, were among the most frequently caricatured public figures of their generation. Satirical artists drew upon the distinctive features of the ruling family and published their work in illustrated magazines, artists' portfolios, and humorous collections. While many caricatures offered political commentary, others were intended as light-hearted and private depictions that circulated within aristocratic and courtly circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present drawing lends the ensemble an unusually personal character and complements the two objects with an engaging period document reflecting the social culture of the age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA Rare Hohenzollern Collector's Ensemble\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of a personal \u003cstrong\u003ecigarette case of Crown Prince Wilhelm\u003c\/strong\u003e, a presentation pin crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eH. J. 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