Frother
Modern Era, Europe
AL1952
This spool like frother was used to prepare drinking chocolate in traditional drinking chocolate pots. Plunged into the cocoa in hot milk or water, the grooved spool was twizzled with two hands until the beverage became frothy.
Note:
Gilliers, chef d’office. Le Canaméliste français ou nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui désirent d’apprendre l’office, rédigé en forme de dictionnaire, contenant les noms, les descriptions, les usages, les choix et les principes de tout ce qui se pratique dans l’office, Nancy, J.-B.-H. Leclerc, 1768, p.38.
Datasheet
- Type: Frother
- Materials and techniques: Wood Porcelain
- Dimensions: 31.5 x 6.5 cm
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Knowledge
Chocolate in Europe
In the 17th century, Europeans prepared, flavoured and spiced their drinking chocolate according to their personal whims and preferences. Chocolate pots, molinets for frothing the mixture, trembleuse cups (spill-proof with deep saucers), and even cups with moustache guards, all contributed to perfecting the art of preparing and drinking chocolate.
