Louis XVIII chocolate pots, made in France. Once the Spaniards took chocolate from Mexico back to the "Old World" it became so popular a special pot was designed to serve the special drink. The chocolate ingredients are placed in the pot. The "molinillo" is placed in the pot and then the cover is placed over the handle of the molinillo. With the cover in place, the user holds the molinillo between his two hands and with a rubbing motion froths the liquid. The pot is held from the top and side handle to pour the chocolate into cups. The design is simple and timeless. The pot is made of culinary quality porcelain and holds 29 ounces.
height inc/lid: 8 1/2" to top of lid height: 7 1/2" to top of pot molinet: 11 3/4"