In 1521, during the conquest of Mexico, the Spanish conquistadors discovered cacao seeds, from which cocoa and cocoa butter, the basis for chocolate, are extracted. They took them back home to Spain, where new recipes were developed. About 100 years later, the drink spread throughout Europe and the Europeans began adding sugar and cream to their hot chocolate. Chocolate pots were popular between about 1700 and 1800, and in style similar to a coffee pot , except that they included a small additonal secondary lid attached to the main lid, so that a rod called a molinet could be inserted into the pot to stir the chocolate before pouring. The handle is often set at right angles to the spout to facilitate pouring, and like a tea or coffee pot, may be insulated from the body of the pot.

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A 1930s Hardy Brothers silverplate biscuit tray, chocolate pot…

Hardy Brothers Silverplate Biscuit Tray and Chocolate Pot Set

A 1930s Hardy Brothers silverplate biscuit tray, chocolate pot with turned ebony handle, height 20 cm, tray, diameter 23 cm

Good James Dixon silver plate chocolate pot marked to base and…

James Dixon Silver Plate Chocolate Pot, Numbered 2479/3

Good James Dixon silver plate chocolate pot marked to base and numbered 2479/3, height 24 cm

A Rowland silver plated chocolate pot, circa 1915

1915 Rowland Silver Plated Chocolate Pot

A Rowland silver plated chocolate pot, circa 1915

Silver plate bachelor hot chocolate pot, with internal hot…

Bachelor's Hot Chocolate Pot with Warming Pan

Silver plate bachelor hot chocolate pot, with internal hot water warming pan

A silver coffee or chocolate pot, baluster shape, octagonal…

Sheffield Silver Coffee Pot with Wood Handle

A silver coffee or chocolate pot, baluster shape, octagonal section with wood handle, early Georgian style. Sheffield 1938. with monogram. Weight 400gms. Height 20 cm

A Mappin & Webb silver plate chocolate pot, height 13 cm

Mappin & Webb Silver Plate Chocolate Pot (13cm)

A Mappin & Webb silver plate chocolate pot, height 13 cm

A silver plate chocolate pot marked WFM

Silver Chocolate Pot with WFM Marking

A silver plate chocolate pot marked WFM

An antique Sheffield plate chocolate pot with fruitwood handle.…

Sheffield Plate Chocolate Pot with Fruitwood Handle

An antique Sheffield plate chocolate pot with fruitwood handle. Height 24 cm