Antique L. Straus & Sons (L S & S) Ornate Porcelain Chocolate Pot

Description

This is an exquisite porcelain chocolate pot that was made in Austria and stands approximately 9 ¾” in height.
A red ink stamp located on the base identifies this to be a product of the American porcelain importer, L. Straus & Sons, a firm operating in New York City from 1895-1917.
This ornate turn of the century chocolate pot features a pretty pink melon-shaped base with a white neck, spout, handle and lid all embellished with brilliant gold gilding and subtle embossed designs.
The elaborate finial on the lid and the fancy raised marks along the base add further elegance to this piece.
The company’s red ink stamp, “L S & S Carlsbad Austria” is marked on the base along with the red hand written numerals “2561 6”.
This mark identifies this piece to have been produced sometime between 1895 and 1917.
With the exception of some roughness around the rim of the lid, a few manufacturing flaws and some discolorations, this elaborate chocolate pot is in very good condition.
The gold gilding remains bright and there are no chips, cracks, crazing or any evidence of damage.
This antique chocolate pot has been very well-preserved and is an exceptional example of L. Straus & Sons quality and workmanship.
About L. Straus & Sons
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L. Straus & Sons (L S & S) was a turn of the century importing firm established in New York City that became one of the largest importing firms in the country until its closure in the 1930’s. The firm imported fine quality products from such firms as Baccarat, Edward Webb, Minton and Wedgwood but also produced their own products in several European factories that they exclusively controlled.