Marais Stoneware Chocolate Pot

Elegant and authentic, this artisanal Marais stoneware chocolate pot seduces with its slender swan-neck spout, its light beige speckled shade, and its beautiful rustic presence. It is made of natural stoneware, glazed inside and out, in a rustic chic style, typical of the 70s. Stamped Grès du Marais: this name designates an artisanal production born in the West of France from the 1970s. It brings together several pottery workshops, often located in marshland regions, who work with local stoneware, fired at high temperature and glazed in a natural way. Each piece is hand-thrown and designed to last. Note the notch in the lid allowing the passage of a spoon or ladle, which is typical of a chocolate pot or a thick milk / chocolate sauce jug. It could also be suitable for use over low heat, with a wooden spoon for continuous stirring - which was the case for some chocolate or cream potteries. Beautiful condition, no chips, no cracks, very shiny Height 19.5 cm, diameter at the base 11.5 cm. A charming piece, ideal for lovers of characterful tableware or to bring a chic country touch to a kitchen.