Coffee : The Golden Ratio
                              2004
This coffee pot is shown in the book Teapots: Makers & Collectors by Dona Z. Meilach. CLICK on book for more information.

Coffeepot and cups constructed from pre-printed steel from recycled tin containers for IILLY coffee, 10k gold and aluminum rivets, stainless steel screws. Plastic resin. Stacked espresso cups are permanently attached with a concealed rod going through the cups.

The coffeepot is based on a historical coffeepot from 1728-9. The ratio for the height of the coffeepot to the height of the precariously stacked espresso cups is based on the concept of phi (pronounced 'fee'), the Golden Ratio, and a pun on the word "coffee". Would you like milk and sugar with your coffee? What is your perfect ratio?

      22"height
      12" width at handle and spout
      6.25" depth

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