Good Questions: Tea Kettle Whistle Replacement?

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A replacement tea kettle whistle is harder to find than I thought. I know I have seen a whistle that you just plug into the spout on the teapot. Any ideas?

Thanks, Jonathan

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My mom had a Michael Graves Alessi teapot - the 1985 original - that we had long-ago lost the little bird tea kettle whistle. I bought a replacement bird whistle for her online last year - I can't remember where - but Unica Home sells them too: http://www.unicahome.com/p256/alessi/tea-kettle-by-michael-graves-and-alessi.html (Scroll to the bottom - replacement parts are listed under "Item"). If it's the right diameter for your current tea kettle, it could be a pretty replacement!

posted by Ellen on 2006-12-05 16:24:58

Call the manufacturer. When the whistle went out on her tea kettle, my boss called the manufacturer. They sent her a whole new tea kettle!

posted by Carol in Denver on 2006-12-05 17:32:40

Hi = The image used in this post is the exact kettle that I own. Have had it for the past 12 years. Anyone know the brand/make? I love it, just wondering.

Thanks.

posted by T.P. on 2006-12-05 19:25:33

Hi T.P.,

That kettle was designed by Richard Sapper who is originally from Germany. He's famous for also designing the Tizio lamp, the IBM Thinkpad (now Lenovo unfortunately), & a side mirror for Mercedes Benz in the late 50's, early 60's. He's just designed a new cantilevered lamp that uses LED's for illumination that is just beautiful. In addition to other various objects, such as a fabulous cheese grater made by Alessi, a kitchen scale, kitchen timer, & TV for brionvega, & radio. He's a FIRST RATE industrial designer, ranking right alongside Dieter Rams-(Braun), & Jonathan Ives-(Apple Computer). These people are geniuses at what they do. The manufacturer of your kettle is Alessi in Italy. Enjoy it's a classic.

posted by Duncan on 2006-12-05 21:35:19

Duncan-

Thank you for providing me with an education. I'm actually going to do a more indepth study on these great industrial designers based on the enthusiasm of your response.

BTW. I just find my kettle online. $219? I would never have guessed, though the quality is amazing. I don't think I'll ever have need to purchase another kettle. Just goes to show, buy quality and you'll own it forever.

Thank you.

posted by T.P. on 2006-12-06 11:05:06

I am looking for a tea kettle whistle replacement. The words found on the tea kettle are: Welco, Inc. 18/10 stainless steel. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Linda Martin

posted by Linda Martin on 2006-12-17 11:31:50

I found my Graves 9093 whistle replacement at Gabriel Ross Canada:

http://www.gabrielross.com/alessi-michael-graves-replacement-9093-bird-whistle-p-1465.html

Cheers

posted by Shawn on 2007-02-18 20:35:24

I am looking for the black knob for the Alessi tea kettle (with red bird) or the whole lid. I need the older model.

posted by paula k on 2007-03-03 00:53:18

Does anyone have the inside diameter of this little bird whistle where it fits onto the kettle?? It looks like it might fit on mine but it is a different brand. Finding a whisle for any kettle that did'nt come with one is difficult.

posted by tortoise on May 7th 2008 at 3:03pm
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To Paula.
I just heard from Alessi about the same problem. Here is their answer:

You can order the lid, item# MG32/CO by posting a check for $29.90 to:
ALESSI USA
155 Spring St 4th fl
NY NY 10012
Attn: SAC

posted by yahooer on May 22nd 2008 at 10:34am
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