Lot 1079 | KPM | Plate from the Dinner Service for Wilhelm Christoph Diede zu Fürstenstein

PLATE FROM THE DINNER SERVICE FOR WILHELM CHRISTOPH DIEDE ZU FÜRSTENSTEIN.

KPM. Berlin.

Technique: Porcelain, decorated with colors.
Description: Model "Reliefzierat". The rim, indented six times, circumferentially decorated with blue
ribbon. The rim decorated with fine tendril and rocaille relief, which extends pointedly
into the smooth surface of the center. The three smooth sections between the relief
pendentives, each decorated with a bouquet of flowers. A large bouquet of flowers in the
center.
Measurement: Ø 25cm.
Mark: Sceptre mark, K3 impressed.

Literature:
-Lorenz, Angelika (ed.): Berliner Porzellan 1763-1850, Glanz und Eleganz auf Tischen und Tafeln, exhib. cat. Westfälisches Landesmuseum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte September 24, 2006 to January 7, 2007, Münster 2006. pp.74-75.
- Nabrdalik, Dag: Das Berliner Tafelservice für Wilhelm Christoph Diede zu Fürstenstein, in: Keramos, 159/1998, pp. 13 - 50.

Wilhelm Christoph Diede zu Fürstenstein was the offspring of an old Hessian noble family.
In 1760, he began to make a name for himself as a diplomat at the Danish court, which announced him to the Prussian crown as the new Danish envoy in 1763. The position he took up in Berlin was not an easy one: his predecessor was very unpopular with Frederick the Great. Moreover, due to incidents during the Seven Years' War, the monarch was not very fond of Denmark. Until he was called away to London in 1767, Diede zu Fürstenstein must at least have performed well enough for Frederick to give him a generous gift. The plate presented here is from a service of 247 pieces that was presented to the diplomat as a farewell gift. Apart from the intention to show his appreciation to the envoy, Frederick certainly used this opportunity to also promote his KPM on the international stage with this beautiful service.