THE ITEM
With a 3,500-year-long history, Wuhan is one of the most ancient and populated metropolitan cities in China which has long been renowned as a center for the arts. It is therefore unsurprising that the city's rich culture would be interpreted and introduced to the Western world, such is the case with the Wuhan series by Kaiser.
This particular piece is a rare find, as the coffee pot from this series very rarely appears on the market, let alone in such superb condition. The coffee pot's form is hexagonal and finished with a similarly angular brass handle. The pot and its warming stand is decorated with the Kaiser Wuhan print, the design of which mimics the Chinese Cloisonné enamel ornamentation.
This set is ideal for enthusiasts who appreciate taking the time to enjoy their coffee drinking and when not in use, the aesthetics of this set make it great for display.
A BIT OF HISTORY
The Kaiser Porcelain Manufactory was founded in 1872 by August Alboth in Coburg and is still producing high quality dinner services and porcelain figures. In 1928 his descendants, Willi Alboth and Georg Kaiser joined the company. Since 1970, the Kaiser Porcelain Manufactory is located in Staffelstein in the Bavarian region Upper Franconia and stands for high quality products and fine craftsmanship.
CONDITION
Excellent. No chips or cracks, there is minimal use and age wear of which is commensurable with age of the set, please refer to photos as part of condition report. Coffee pot and warming stand are marked with the Kaiser insignia stamp and 'Wuhan'.
MEASUREMENTS
Coffee Pot c. 7" / 17.8 cm tall (from base to pot lid finial) x 5.1" / 13 cm wide (base diameter). Height with brass handle upright: c. 8.3" / 21 cm tall.
Warming stand c. 3.1" / 8 cm tall (from base to rim) x 6.7" / 17 cm wide (base diameter)
Unpackaged weight (full set): 1.8 kg /1,823 g
NOTES
Set will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.