Allow us to introduce you to one of the most decadent objets there is to find in the French kitchen - the hot chocolate pot. A traditional kitchen item found all over Europe, savor a true cup of hot chocolate with this perfectly diminutive French chocolatière.

From luxury Paris Delvaux, a home for exclusive decorated glass and porcelain for several decades beginning in the 1880s, we were first swept away by its romantic and striking handpainted floral friezes applied in a bright and cheerful palette. The glorious pot is further accented by gleaming gilt which covers its shapely spout and finial, not to mention the essential chocolatière handle stem.

One-of-a-kind and certainly alluring, we can't help but imagine a rich chocolat chaud pouring from this gorgeous vintage pot.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good vintage condition. 5.5"H with lid. Base measures 2.625" in diameter x 4"H x 5.5"W at widest point with handle.

Learn More About Delvaux

Delvaux was a prestigious retail store located at 18 rue Royale in Paris. Founded in the 1880s, it specialized in the sale of exclusive art objects: decorated glass, earthenware, porcelain and services from collaborators including Maison Haviland, Montigny le Roi, Baccarat, Sèvres, and Clichy. Artists showcased included Marcel Goupy, Clement Massier, Félix Optat-Millet, G. Neiltz, M. Zillhardt, Jean Sala, Charles Schneider, and Jean Mayodon.

At Delvaux, artists were given creative free rein to craft glass and ceramic designs, which were all painstakingly hand-painted in-house. The exquisite pieces from its collection were regularly showcased, including at the Paris Salons and the World Exhibition Arts et Decoratifs in 1925.

While not always signed by the artist, products painted at Delvaux consistently bear the mark "Delvaux, 18 Rue Royale, Paris," a hallmark of timeless quality and craftsmanship.

Delvaux Paris stood as a distinguished emporium specializing in the sale of fine applied art, showcasing the works of celebrated artists like Clement Massier, Félix Optat-Millet, G. Neiltz, M. Zillhardt, Jean Sala, Charles Schneider, Jean Mayodon, and a host of other talented individuals.

At Delvaux, artists were granted the creative freedom to craft glass and ceramics, a process meticulously carried out in-house. In the 1920s, the establishment established its very own decoration workshop, where artists painstakingly hand-painted enamel designs onto their glassware creations.

Esteemed producers such as Maison Haviland, Montigny le Roi, Baccarat, Sèvres, and Clichy were eager collaborators, often producing exquisite pieces for Delvaux.

Delvaux Paris regularly showcased its impressive collection at prestigious venues, including the renowned Paris Salons and the iconic World Exhibition Arts et Decoratifs in 1925.