April 16, 2024
1992 Illy Collection Espresso Cup and Saucer - Mysterious Coffee
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Up for auction is a vintage espresso cup and saucer by illy, Italia. More than 20 years ago, illy considered how an everyday object like a coffee cup could be rethought—elevated, in fact— to meld the sensory pleasures of coffee and art. This insight gave rise to the illy Art Collection: small works of art, taking ceramic cup as medium, transforming the simple pleasure of drinking an espresso into an experience that fully engages the senses and the mind. Manufactured by Richard Ginori and designed by Matteo Thun, this iconic set was part of the very first six espresso cups produced in 1992 for the popular Arte e Mestieri collection. The cup and saucer are dated and marked with the manufacturer’s name. This set is called Mysterious Coffee and was designed by Matteo Thun himself. The set is in excellent condition and would be the perfect gift for any espresso coffee lover.
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