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  1. I loved that last design with the dragon. You certainly lucked up on that one. HA! How excellent, and yes, it would be a perfect gift for D&E. As I looked over your post and the many different designs and styles it reminded me that our forefathers were interested in beauty, functionality, purpose and dang… they were so smart. Everything was designed so specific as to what was needed. I find that so fascinating. Wine glasses are like that also. The style, shape and type are designed to enhance the flavor and drinking experience. These cups were designed the same way. How creative and thanks for the post. I find it oh so interesting. Have a blessed day.

  2. My grandmother had a beautiful chocolate pot and matching cups with saucers. Like the cups, the pot was taller and more slender than a teapot.

    • I was looking at ‘chocolate’ pots on ebay and fully half of them were really tea of coffee pots! I remarked to my family on this point and they promptly decided it was time to be done with research for the day. LOL

  3. Very interesting!! Hot chocolate is one of my favorite drinks, but I rarely indulge except for a peppermint hot chocolate or two during Christmastide. 😉

    With shaky hands due to rheumatoid arthritis, I really ought to use a trembleuse on a daily basis, even for tea which is my usual morning beverage. (I love the scent of coffee but not the taste…blech!) But instead I have a square Tardis mug with lid that I quite enjoy although I can only fill it partway because it’s so heavy. It’s better to leave the waiting tea in the pot with a wildflower-patterned cosy where it remains warm enough until I need to refill my Tardis. 😉

    If you want a peek:

    http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e5c5/?itm=290027607585_product_type_home_%26_office_product_type_coffee_mugs_%26_travel_mugs&rkgid=3189406729&cpg=ogpla&source=google_none&adpos=1o1&creative=184914023680&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQjw0v_IBRCEzKHK0KiCrKMBEiQA3–1NlRUachdXvQ7mprIYLMzUtDRsnGoAiA9ZOWEfvTbq7waAr3X8P8HAQ

    Geekily yours,
    Susanne 🙂

  4. Prayers sent for your dad’s quick and FULL recovery, and for the whole family in helping him and each other through this time of turmoil!

    Keep on eating and drinking chocolate; there are few situations not improved by chocolate. And tea.

  5. Yes! That would be a lovely wedding gift! I love hot chocolate and the making of it back then certainly seems to have more flavour to it. The cups are gorgeous and such creativity when it to designing them.

    Wishing your dad a full recovery…

  6. Yes, joining in wishes for your father’s health to recover completely. Found the explanation about the cups interesting, especially as I drink all those beverages. Love the dragon one, which would be ideal in the dragon series as a gift or set for ODC. Thanks for sharing.

  7. Fascinating, as always, Maria Grace!! The dragon china would be perfect for someone who is a fan of both JA and GOT!!! Hope your dad is doing better soon and life gets back to normal.

  8. Oh my, how are you, how is your heart? Has there been an improvement with your Dad at all?
    Feel free to not respond to the questions regarding you and your family, however please do know that even though we don’t “know” each other, you are cared for in our hearts. Like many other here I’ll be praying for his full recovery and for your strength and comfort. x

    And I also love drinking chocolate – and china, so this post was diverting for me. I may need to see if I can find one of those cup and saucers. 🙂 I don’t know if you can get it in the States, but see if you can find ‘Whittards of Chelsea” chocolate. They have a lavender drinking chocolate that is divine and a chilli chocolate that is extremely delicious.

    Hugs to you.

    • Thank you for your concern, Elisabeth. I really appreciate it. I confess, I’ve been pretty heartworn with all of this, but things are improving. He is back at home and making strides and recovering his strength. Your prayers are much appreciated! Thank you. I will definitely be looking for those chocolates!

  9. Thank you for sharing, it is quite interesting.
    Now I’m curious about where to look for a (drinking) chocolate cup, since teacups seem to be in abundant supply if you know where to look at least.

    The last design looks like it has some kind of worm dragon around the edge, maybe a Lindworm like Netherfield/Netherford, and perhaps Cocketrick or Cocketrice (apologies if I spelt any of them wrong) like Russel (uncle Gardener’s friend), Walker (Mr. Darcy’s friend) or Kate (Lady Catherine’s friend).

  10. I just got a French 1900 Coffee Pot made by Henri Lapeyre.I knew very little about it and your blog made it all clear. Much appreciated,

  11. I’m so glad to have found this post! I’ve been curious about chocolate cups and saucers since reading your books, and this was the kind of research rabbit hole that I love!

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