<p>Everyday kitchen essentials become enchanting pieces of art when designed by the experts of MacKenzie-Childs. The New York-based company has created a loyal following by pairing premium materials with fanciful shapes, colors and patterns. This tea kettle is crafted of heavy-gauge enameled steel and hand painted with a mocha-hued check motif. It's equipped with a convenient whistle that lets you know when the water is ready. Topped with a sculptural glass knob and wooden handle, it adds cheerful character to the counter.</p> <ul> <li>Whistle sounds when water has boiled.</li> <li>Spout has thumb tab for one-handed operation.</li> <li>Wood handle provides smooth transport and easy pouring.</li> <li>Hand painted with mocha-hued check pattern and finished with gleaming glaze.</li> <li>Made of heavy-gauge enameled steel for enduring strength and superior conductivity.</li> <li>Designed in New York's Finger Lakes region by MacKenzie-Childs, known for superior craftsmanship and fanciful styles since 1983.</li> </ul>