Part of the Kaiser Wilhelm II Jagdschloss Schonbuch Collection, from Schonbuch Castle, Stuttgart, Germany.The trophies are primarily from three of the Kaiser’s hunting lodges (jagdschloss) in Germany. The mount is marked with the royal cypher of King William II of Württemberg. William II was King of Württemberg, from 6 October 1891 until the abolition of the kingdom on 30 November 1918. He was the son of Prince Frederick of Württemberg (1808–1870) and his wife Princess Catherine Frederica of Württemberg (1821–1898), daughter of King William I of Württemberg (1781–1864); his parents were first cousins.In 1870 Württemberg took the side of Prussia in the Franco-German War. In 1871 Württemberg became a State of the German Reich, a significant limitation on its sovereignty. Despite living in a landlocked kingdom, William II was a ship enthusiast. The king was instrumental in the establishment of the Württembergischer Yacht Club (formerly "Königlich Württembergischer Yacht-Club" or Royal Yacht Club of Württemberg) in 1911 on Lake Constance.King William became a Generalfeldmarschall during World War I. In 1918, he was deposed from the throne along with the other German rulers. Considered to be a popular monarch, he had the habit of walking his two dogs in public parks in Stuttgart without bodyguards or the like, being greeted by his subjects with a simple Herr König ("Mister King"). William finally abdicated on 30 November 1918. A red stag cap European mount with 12 points, measuring approximately 27 inches high and 32 inches wide, mounted to a replacement hand carved gilded wood plaque. The skull is marked with the royal cypher of King William II of Württemberg, "Schonbuch" and the date December 5, 1902, in black ink. The plaque is approximately 20.75 inches wide x 27 inches high. These trophies have survived traversing the Atlantic, two World War, and the ravages of time. The Royal Hunt Collection has been curated over a period of 40 years, inspired by a friendship with one of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s descendants. While many of the pieces were originally offered for purchase by Royal and Noble family members the collection was augmented by purchases from other collectors, auctions and individuals.

Good. The skull shows some light chips and bone separations and a short split forming up the middle. Light handling marks are present overall.