ron @stray_shooter got the closest guess on yesterday's post. these are thermo pots which we use in the boardrooms for keeping hot water for tea. they are made of stainless steel and are all rather very shiny. with so many on the counter at the end of the day, they look really attractive. now that i have started photographing it, i know i will find more ways to shoot them.
and there's an accidental selfie although very very faint.