Wonderful Post Modern stainless steel 18/10 stove top kettle for hot water, made in Italy by ALESSI 1985, designed by Michael Graves, American architect, designer and educator. This line of household items embodies his goal of using good design to create items that were beautiful to behold, and functional at the highest level of performance. It measures 10” high to top of knob on lid, 8” in diameter at base.  

This product line delivers exactly that.  Surgical grade stainless steel crafted in clean lines, all curves and rounds - note the studded band at base, the blue rubberized handle to prevent burns.  Super durable hard plastic knob on the lid and the water tank sits on a wide sturdy base, to keep it in place on your burner, getting water hot.

This kettle was part of a set that was actively used for decades by only one previous owner, a very prominent local human rights activist. Her estate was full of bits and pieces from global travel and cultural exploration - but it was, apparently of paramount importance that she enjoy her morning coffee in high style!  The matching ALESSI cream and sugar are in this shop as well - order all and get reduced shipping when you buy both kettle and the cream sugar set. 

Please examine the photos carefully for condition - some age related signs of wear are there - and message seller for more information.