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Kaiser Wilhelm II
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Souvenir Plate Commemorating the Launching of the Kaiser’s Yacht Meteor (Item WILHELM 9-1) |
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| DESCRIPTION: The Kaiser of Prussia and Emperor of Germany, Wilhelm Hohenzollern II, had two yachts built for himself, Meteor and Germania. The Kaiser played an important part in the creation of prestigious yacht clubs and the launching of international regattas. He was always the sailor, loving the sea and this rubbed off on one of his sons (Prince Adelbert). In 1901, the Kaiser ordered the schooner-yacht to be built for him by the firm of Townsend & Downey Shipbuilding Co., on Shooter Island. The designers were H. G. Barbey & A. Carey Smith. The launching was a major event and it was Alice Roosevelt, the wife of Teddy, who broke the bottle and christened the ship on February 25, 1902. Meteor’s racing record was not impressive and in 1909, she was sold to Dr. Carl Dietrich Harries, who rechristened her Nordstern. In 1921, she was sold to Maurice Bunau-Varilla, owner of the Paris newspaper Le Matin. In 1924, she was bought by an Italian baron named Alberto Fassini. In 1932, Fassini sold the yacht to a man named Gillett, who shortly turned her over to Campbel & Nicholsons, British yacht brokers. After a few months of idleness, she was bought by an American named Francis Taylor. Taylor sailed her for several years and sold her to Sterling Hayden, who returned her to her former owner. In 1940, Taylor sold her to Gerald S. Foley, who in turn sold her to David Fienberg. Fienberg sold her to Nicholas Allan. That year, the Navy requisitioned her. Today, Meteor III, , whose name was changed to Aldebaron, lies in the yard of a ship's broker by the name of John Witte, only a few miles from where she was built. The souvenir plate was made by the Onandaga Pottery Co. of Syracuse, N.Y>, which the leading exponent of fine china since 1871. Today, Onondaga is known as Syracuse China and it is the leading supplier of commercial china for the food-service industry. The plate says around its edges: “Souvenir--Launching of Schooner Yacht Meteor built for H.I.M. (His Imperial Majesty) the Emperor of Germany.” At the bottom it says” “Townsend-Downey Ship Building Co., New York, USA.” It has the American eagle and the German Imperial eagle under the Prussian crown both of which are to the side of the picture of the yacht. The plate measures 9 1/2 inches in diameter and is in A1 perfect condition. It also has the date “Febr. 25th, 1902.” On the back is the logo of the Onondaga Pottery Co. and an imprint of Syracuse China, as well. This is a beautiful representative piece illustrative of the obvious fact that the U.S., then mostly a Germanic nation (at least in majority) should have remained in brotherly association with the old fatherland averting a horrible fratricidal war.
PRICE: $350.00 |
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Kaiser Wilhelm Spoons (Item WILHELM 9-2; SPOONS 1-7) |
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| DESCRIPTION: We have recently acquired several souvenir spoons in mint condition as described in SPOONS 1-5 above. Please read the information seen there. The only difference is that these spoons are in mint condition having been preserved in a stately Syracuse, New York mansion wrapped in a special velvet-lined box all these years. They are exactly like the one pictured above and we bought them right so we will pass the benefit to you.
PRICE: $90.00 each |
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Bust of Kaiser Wilhelm Hohenzollern II (Item WILHELM 9-3) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This is a very fine likeness of the Prussian Kaiser and emperor of Germany. It is a young depiction of him showing him at about 25 years old. He wears around his neck the Prussian Order of the Black Eagle. The piece is in terracotta and is in fine, unchipped condition. The Kaiser is handsome and noble looking, as he surely was, indeed. The figure is about 8 1/2 inches high and about 6 inches across the shoulders. It’s signed ‘Vorbehalt L.K.’ on the back. This is just the right size and quality to be placed on a desk or what-not cabinet. A resplendent figure always, Wilhelm represented a time of splendor and high ideals. Tragically he was a bit too arrogant and impulsive—good qualities when correctly and timely employed. The great war for civilization ??? was the beginning of the end for the Imperial German Reich.
PRICE: $475.00 |
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German Kaiser’s Appreciation Plaque to the Cannon Factory at Spandau (Item WILHELM 9-5; WWI 10-13) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Before World War I Spandau was the seat of large, government cannon foundries. These were factories for making gunpowder and other munitions of war-making at the center of the arms industry in the German Reich. It was also a garrison town with numerous barracks; home of the Fifth Guard Infantry Brigade and the Fifth Guard Foot Regiment of the German Army. It was also the town where Spandau Prison was located. This was where the “prisoner of peace,” Rudolf Hess, was incarcerated for over 40 years only to be murdered by British MI-5 agents; don't get me started! This, when viewed in the light of rational thinking, is clearly horrible. This man only tried to bring peace to the world as did another man from Nazareth centuries before. They were both crucified by the same traditional enemy. Back to the plaque. This beautiful bronze picture of the Kaiser was granted to the Spandau Armaments Factory for years of dedicated service to the German Reich. It no doubt hung in the office of the President of the famous firm. The scroll at the border at the bottom says: “For 25 years’ true labors in the king’s “Geschuizgiesserei Spandau.” This translates to “cannon factory.” The plaque is in fine condition and the consigner had it beautifully framed. It says ‘Berlin’ in one corner. The entire frame measures 16 x 20 inches; the plaque alone is 12 x 16 inches. The piece is signed, Rusch (the sculptor). It truly is a historically important relic of the Kaiser Reich—a better time!
PRICE: $1,800.00; an incredible piece |
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Personal Cane of Kaiser Wilhelm II (Ivory and Gold(Item WILHELM 9-6) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This beautiful walking stick was the personal possession of Kaiser Wilhelm Hohenzollenn emperor of all Germany and King (Kaiser) of Prussia. Wilhelm was an avid hunter and official records show that he killed a total of 78,330 animals on his forest estates in Prussia, Saxony and Mecklenburg. One of the Kaisers favorite hunting lodges was in the Harz Mountains and it is believed that this is either where he was presented this walking stick or he might have kept it there for walking in the beautiful country-side. The cane has a solid gold ring set below the carved ivory grip. Where the ivory meets the wood on this ring there is a hand engraved legend in one word and date (Harz 1906). The ivory handle has an utterly lovely carving depicting what we think might be the red deer that still abound in central Germany and especially in the Harz Mountains. The detail of this animal is fantastic; no doubt by a master carver. Every hair is in place in this profound relic carving. The eyes are enchanting. The entire carving is “life like”. Above this carving is a solid gold cipher of Kaiser Wilhelm II with the W.R. for “Wilhelm Reign” ! and above is the Prussian Crown. At one time the stick itself must have been broken but excellently repaired and is very sound at this point in time. The crooked part of the handle will screw off (for what reason we do not know). The length is about 34 inches. This is a magnificent and prodigiously historically important relic of the glorious Imperial Period of German history. And the man who history has often vilified but reversionary explorationand research finds him to have been ill advised but a good family man, a devout Christian, and a monarch who loved his people and Fatherland.
PRICE:$4,350.00 Cheap for such a treasure! |
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An Original Studio Card of Kaiser Wilhelm (Item WILHELM 9-7) |
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| DESCRIPTION: Here is a nice studio card image of Kaiser Wilhelm II in very good shape produced in a Berlin photography studio on the Leipziger Strasse. It is marked E. Bieber “Hofphotograph”. The word ‘Hof’ generally means (palace). This would indicate that this photographer was granted the entitlement to be able to photograph the Royals. The card stock photo measures 4 ¼ x 6 ¾ and depicts the war time Kaiser in his uniform of a German Field Marshal. A really regal pose with helmet and sword. The picture has one minor crack that isn’t going anywhere in the left corner. Actually, this wonderful picture should be framed or sealed in plastic as it is rare and beautiful and should be carefully preserved.
PRICE: $125.00 |
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The Grandfather of Kaiser Wilhelm II (Item WILHELM 9-8) |
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| DESCRIPTION: This is a great studio card depicting in great photographic detail, the “Soldier King” Wilhelm the First of Prussia with all his many medals and orders. This was produced in Prussia and it says underneath the portrait, Wilhelm I Deutschen Kaiser King of Prussia. The card measures 4 ¼ by 6 ½ and is probably over 135 years old in spectacular condition. Here was Germanys’greastist ruler since the Alte Fritz, Fredrick the Great!
PRICE: $125.00 |
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 Surrender of Napoleon III after the Battle of Sedan |
 Napoleon III |
 Prussian Kaiser Wilhelm I |
 Romanticized scene from the Battle of Sedan |
 The defeated French troops at the Battle of Sedan |
A Beautiful Porcelain Figural Vase Depicting Wilhelm I Taking the Surrender of Napolean III at Sedan (Item WILHELM 9-9) |
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DESCRIPTION: This is a real charming piece of German porcelain of the 19th century. It represents the surrender of France and her armies to Prussia as a result of the Franco Prussian War of 1870-71. This war was a conflict between France and Prussia. Prussia was backed up by a North German Federation of which it was a member and the Southern one of Baden, Wurtemberg and Barvaria. The complete Germanic victory brought about the unification of Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm I of Prussia. It also marked the downfall of Napolean III and the end of the 2nd French empire. The conflict was a culmination of years of tension between the two powers. The superiority of the Prussian and German forces was soon evident, due in part to efficient use of railways and impressively superior Krupp Steel artillery. A series of swift Prussian and German victories in Eastern France culminated in the Battle of Sedan at which Napolean III was captured with his whole army on the 2nd of September. This little porcelain piece colorfully commemorates this victory and the famed surrender. It is a rather petite piece -- 5 1/2" high and about 4 3/4" wide. It depicts Kaiser Wilhelm and Napolean III seated at a little round table top where the spiked helmet and the red Kepi of Napolean are seen. Behind them is a beautiful frame -- my theory is that this would be meant to hold a picture of a soldier who might have served in Germany's Army. Behind this is a vase type arrangement that could hold flowers, but more likely note pads, which a small container to the right could be for a pen...we do not know for sure, but the question is fascinating in itself. In any case, it is quite a beautiful little porcelain and very worthy of display in a fine collection. There is a number, 46, on the bottom of the base, otherwise no other markings, which is typical of the era. PRICE: $375.00 |
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 The young Kaiser |
 The old Kaiser |
 The family at Doorn |
 Kaiser interview at Doorn |
 Doorn 1935 |
 Haus Doorn |
 Interior view |
 Dining room |
Kaiser Wilhelm II Signature Postcard (Item WILHELM 9-10) |
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DESCRIPTION: Here is a very nice postcard in excellent condition bearing the signature of Kaiser Wilhelm II King of Prussia and German Emperor born 27 January 1859, died 5 June 1941. He was the last German Royal ruler of the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. There is much about this Royal personage on the world wide net so we will not write a biography of Wilhelm II. We will point out, however, that this card was signed at Doorn in the Netherlands where he was exiled. Although the house at Doorn seems to be a palatial estate with most all the comforts of the Hohenzollern castles, Wilhelm however was not happy with it and complained bitterly about being exiled there. He wrote to his closest friend, General August Von Mackensen in Dec. 1919 denouncing his abdication as the “deepest most disgusting shame ever perpetrated by a person in history. The Germans have done this to themselves.” egged on and misled by the Tribe of Judah, let no German ever forget this nor rest until these parasites have been destroyed and exterminated from German soil. In the early 1930’s, Wilhelm apparently hoped that the successes of the NSDAP would stimulate interest in the revival of the Monarchy. In the wake of the German victory over Poland in September 1939, Wilhelm’s adjutant General Von Domes wrote on his behalf to Adolf Hitler stating that the House of Hohenzollern “remained loyal" and noted that nine Prussian Princes (one son and eight grandchildren) were stationed at the front. Wilhelm stayed in regular contact with Hitler through General Von Domes, who represented the family in Germany. Wilhelm greatly admired the success which Hitler was able to achieve in the opening months of the Second World War, and personally sent a congratulatory telegram on the fall of Paris stating, "Congratulations; you have won using my glorious and brave solders.” During his last year at Haus Dorn, Wilhelm believed that Germany was the land of the holy Monarchy and therefore of Christ and that England was the land of liberalism and therefore of Satan and the anti-Christ. He observed that the English ruling classes were for the most part Freemasons thoroughly infiltrated by Judea.” He believed that the Masons and Jews had caused the Two World Wars, aiming at a World Jewish Empire with British and American gold but that Judea’s plan has been smashed to pieces by the NSDAP and they themselves were sweeped out of the European continent. In a letter to his sister, Princess Margaret in 1940, Wilhelm wrote, “the Hand of God is creating a New World and working miracles…We are becoming the U.S. of Europe under German leadership, a United European continent.” He added the Jews are being thrust out of their nefarious positions in all countries, that they have driven to hostility to them for centuries. Wilhelm II died in Doorn on 4 June 1941 aged 82 with German Wehmacht soldiers at the gates of his estate. His body was interned in a mausoleum on the grounds of Haus Doorn, which has since become a place of pilgrimage for German monarchists. To this day, small but enthusiastic numbers of them gather at Haus Doorn every year on the anniversary of his death to pay sacred homage to this, the last German Emperor. This card offered is the standard postcard size with a crisp, clear signature boldly written. On the back of the card is a typewritten short message that translates, "My thanks for true remembrance" Haus Doorn Mai 1938. This is a great remembrance in itself of a great and good monarch but an ineffective and misadvised warlord. PRICE: $189.00 |
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 Imperial Eagle |
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 Germania |
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 Kaiser Wilhelm |
 Kaiser with Franz Joseph |
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 The Kaiser's family |
 Some of the Kaiser's swords |
The Kaiser's Presentation Sword from Solingen (in Miniature) (ITEM WILHELM 9-11 & KWEPS 4-8) |
DESCRIPTION: We knew about these but never thought we would be lucky enough to obtain one. They are extremely rare; the last time we saw one was in a museum collection in Germany. It is a scaled down miniature of the famous sword presented by the City of Solingen in 1899 to Kaiser Wilhelm II on the occasion of his official visit to that city. The day of his visitation was turned into a gala event and after the great dinner at the "Castle and Burg," the monarch was presented with the most beautiful sword ever made in the city of swords -- so much did his majesty love this sword that he ordered exact miniatures of it to be struck and he presented them as gifts to his closest friends and respected important guests at the Berlin palace. The presentation was made with a small box lined with velvet that had a presentation plaque inside. This information comes from the History Museum in Berlin on the Unter den Linden. We have never seen an example of the box, but to even have the miniature sword is incredible! It is so rare...beyond rare...it is also beautifully crafted and spectacular in its design. The original presented to the Kaiser was without a doubt one of the most important and most beautiful swords ever produced in Solingen. The only other was the one presented to Prince Otto Lepold von Bismark, and when we saw the two at the Solingen Klingen Museum, we observed how similar they were. This little sword is an exact replica of the large one. The cup guard shows a depiction of the archangel Michael with sword in hand in mortal combat with the proverbial dragon. The crest on the pommel is a depiction of the Imperial Prussian eagle shield supported by oak leaves...even the portapee (or knoted cord) is there after all these may years indicating that the piece has been preserved carefully, deserving of this respect due to its importance. The scabbard is true to form with separate mid-sheath scabbard rings and escrutions. The sword is about 11 1/2" long, the scabbard included. The blade is absolutely wonderful! On the one side, it has the national eagle of the Empire and below this are the words, "Seiner Majestat dem Deutschen Kaiser und Konig von Preussen Wilhelm II." ("His Majesty, the German Emperor and King of Prussia, Wilhem II.") Below this legend are more oak leaves and the Prussian crown that surmounts the Christian cross in a sunburst. Below this is a depiction of "Germania," the female warrior spirit of the Fatherland, and just below is the masted ship that signifies Wilhelm's infatuation with making Germany a great sea power. The other side of the blade has the anchor coat of arms of Solingen and under this it says, "Im Dankbarer Erinnerung an den Unvergesslichen Kaisertage im Bergischen Lande am 12 August 1899. Die Alte Waffenstadt Solingen." ("In grateful rememberance of the unforgettable Kaiser Day in the Bergen land in 12 August 1899. The old weapons city of Solingen.") How's that for historical importance? This is a little treasure unto itself and a former possession of the Emporer of all the Germans. Below the Dankbarer Erinnerung line, there is a neat little depiction of a blacksmith forging the sword. Above the smithy are the words, "Hurrah dem Kaiser" and below this panel is the symbol of the famed cutlers chosen by the Solingen council to craft this magnifcent gift to the German Emporer...WKC, Weyersbsberg Kirschbaum & Co., Solingen. And it was WKC that made the few miniatures for Wilhelm as well. We would have to call this little sword one of the most important Kaiser items we have featured on Germania's site and we are proud to offer it. Only the original, full sized one would be more important than this miniature gem. PRICE: $1,950.00 |
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