...is the Napoletana, or Neapolitan flip pot. Basically, one pot sitting on top of another, with what looks like a salt shaker between them.
Marked "Made in Italy" and "T.6" ("6 cup"?) on the bottom
Although it has an Italian-sounding name, this gadget was actually invented by a Frenchman by the name of Morize, back in 1819.
The Napoletana consists of a server (the pot with the spout), a boiler (where the water is heated), and a filter (that contains the ground coffee). Simply filler the boiler with water (up to a small weep hole near the top) and place it in the stove. Unscrew the perforated cap of the filter and fill the canister with medium-fine ground coffee, and replace the cap. Place the filter into the boiler, and press the server on top of the boiler. Once water begins to boil, it will start coming out the weep hole; shut off the heat, and flip the whole thing. Gravity does the rest...water slowly flows through the grounds, and the resulting brew drips into the server. Once brewing is finished, remove the boiler/filter, place the lid on the server, and enjoy! Strength of the brew can be adjusted by using a fine grind for a stronger brew, and a coarser grind for a mild brew.
Napoletanas can be made from aluminum, stainless steel, or copper, and range in size from single-serving (or rather, 2-cup, depending on the size of cup used) to (at least) 9-cup (largest I've seen so far). Some have Bakelite handles, while other have simple horizontal wood or metal handles that stick straight out...or a combination of the two. Some even have their own stands and burners...
(Image courtesy http://www.espressomadeinitaly.com )
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