An American, David Haviland, was an importer of French and English porcelains during the early to mid-1800's. In 1849 he moved his family to Limoges, France, to begin his own porcelain manufacturing and decorating factory and as a result, Haviland China, was born. Upon his death in 1879, his two sons split the company. Charles formed Haviland and Co., while Theodore formed Theodore Haviland. This item is from the Charles Haviland Company.

This lovely hot chocolate pot, circa 1890's, hand painted in a home studio is decorated with a motif of large daffodil blossoms nestled among slender leaves in shades of bright & golden yellow, greens, and browns. The back ground shades are a combination of brown, beige and cream with hints of blue. The top edge is delicately trimmed in gold.

The chocolate pot is a white-ware Ranson blank #1 and measures 9 1/4" in height, 6" from spout-to-handle and 5" across the base. The Haviland mark "H" in green is "H & Co over L over France", circa 1888-1896, There are no cracks, chips or repairs; near mint.