Thank you for viewing. This item is a Glassbake product made in the 1940s-50s when McKee was the parent company. "Hottle" is short for "hot bottle," and it was a pot for coffee and tea used in diners and dining cars on trains at the time. A vinyl cord is wrapped around the mouth, so you can pour hot drinks with confidence. A glass lid with a cork is included, so it can be used for various purposes. This is a set of 2. Transparent ones are sometimes seen, but the milk glass ones are quite rare. Condition: There are some imperfections in the body, such as unevenness and hairline cracks, which are characteristic of milk glass from that era, but there are no cracks or chips. The cork part of the lid is also in good condition. The vinyl cord that serves as the handle shows age-related deterioration, but there is no looseness, so it should not interfere with use. The last photo is for size comparison. The cup and saucer are not included. It seems that it was used by placing it on top of a cup like this. I think it would be nice to use it as a carafe or water pitcher on its own. Height: Approximately 16.5 cm (up to the top of the lid) As it is stored by an amateur, there may be changes due to aging. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such things. #glassbake #mckee #milkglass #fireking #fireking