{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-wwi-large-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-pewter-water-carafe-by-kayserzinn","title":"Original Imperial German WWI Large Kaiser Wilhelm II Pewter Water Carafe by Kayserzinn","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. A fairly well known pewter stein, server and beaker maker, Kayserzinn was in business from 1862 to 1925. They also made “Jugenstil” objects of daily use, such as candlesticks, ashtrays, lamps, beakers, vases, tea and coffee sets. In 1862 the Dusseldorf based Kayser family, already in the tin industry, opened a foundry in the Bockum district of Krefeld, Germany. The firm reached its maximum size in 1899 with a workforce of 400.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an outstanding pewter water carafe made during the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm II, likely around the turn of the 20th century. The carafe measures 14¼” tall with a 6½” base diameter. The lid depicts Kaiser Wilhelm II with surrounding text \u003cstrong\u003eWILHELM II DUETSCHER KAISER.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spout bears his cypher, and the body of the carafe appears to bear the coats of arms of all Imperial German possessions and groups. The bottom of the carafe is stamped:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAYSERZINN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4095\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4095 is likely the model number. The interior shows heavy residue, so this should not be used for drinking water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great Imperial German display piece, ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43964017475653,"sku":"ONAC25SD0622","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD0622__05.jpg?v=1762818665","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-wwi-large-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-pewter-water-carafe-by-kayserzinn","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}