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A stack of five individual cups from a series of 200 cups. (2000-2004) Pre-printed steel from recycled, post consumer tin cans, sterling silver and brass handles, gold rivets. Each teacup has a magnet inside so they can be rearranged. Each cup is unique. 

top cup: UPC bar code black and white lines 2001 70/ 200

saucer: Audrey Beardsley drawing of a lady on couch, yellow w/ black and white

liquid level: “Where do you find value”

Pre-printed steel from recycled “tin containers”, silver handle, gold rivets, concealed magnet


cup: Bakery scene with green doorway with yellow windows and man 2001 51/ 200

saucer: Bakery scene with a green doorway that says Bakery

liquid level: “Elegant or casual, alone or with other famous paintings/whatever the occasion””

Pre-printed steel from recycled “tin containers”, brass handle, gold rivets, concealed magnet

cup: Hershey’s Hugs & Kisses in pink with clouds 2001 42/ 200

saucer: Hershey’s Hugs & Kisses with angels

liquid level: “For temporary relief of self-doubt and bittersweet memories”

Pre-printed steel from recycled “tin containers”, brass handle, gold rivets, concealed magnet

cup: Paris Eiffel Tower in yellow and orchre matching saucer 2001 54/ 200

saucer: Madrid Plaza Gibeles, gold, photo image

liquid level: “A journey will bring wisdom and inspiration”

Pre-printed steel from recycled “tin containers”, brass handle, gold rivets, concealed magnet


bottom cup: Walkers product of Scotland painting of Queen Mary of Scots 2001 43/ 200

saucer: Walkers product of Scotland painting of Queen Mary of Scots

liquid level: “Rich lady sells cookies/ is that good taste?”

Pre-printed steel from recycled “tin containers”, brass handle, gold rivets, concealed magnet


2 5/8" height for a cup and saucer
5" diameter of saucer
12" height for a stack of cups

Available for purchase or exhibition.

Photography by Philip Cohen

© Harriete Estel Berman, 2021