These unique Crutchfield ceramic cups and their suggested levels of mystery were specially commissioned by "M" is for Mystery. The artist's carefully chosen characters, The Four Masters of Mystery, were selected for their strong associations with the mystery genre . . . they stand hopefully at the abyss of Satire and Humor and Mystery. The distinctively designed cups by internationally known artist WILLIAM CRUTCHFIELD, whose paintings, prints and sculptures are represented in many public and private collections, are an excellent quality limited edition available only at "M" is for Mystery.

This RAVEN is created with a bow and arrow ... armed, ready and showing his "edgy" personality. In their myths the Northwest Indians say that the world was featureless until the raven created features. The raven is often venerated by carving him at the top of a totem pole. All of this gives rise to the important question ... when will the raven take the features back ... will there be eternal nevermore, nevermore ...?

the notice server ... RAVEN

SHERLOCK ... mystery is in the details

My portrait of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous sleuth is a frontal view of intense concentration with his body rendered in many "M" wiggles. I see SHERLOCK as an imposing figure with the eternal gaze of an all-seeing one-eyed sphinx, enough to make a suspect want to take up long distance running.

My drawing of the BLOODHOUND is not derived from any particular mystery story. It is said that he can detect a scent through thick concrete ... that kind of capability makes this dog the greatest detective of all. In my rendition the dog's surprise at finding an "M" is as great as ours.

the invisible sentry ... BLOODHOUND

  The CRUTCHFIELD MYSTERY CUPS, a limited edition of 600, are a warm white with lustrous black on the interior. Available singly, in multiples, or in sets of four, these slender, elegant cups are ideal for coffee, tea or cappuccino! Priced at $16.95 each, or the set of four cups at $60.00. Available exclusively from "M" is for Mystery.