Cool Sound!
Ok....so I didn't order this teakettle for a long, LONG time because reviewers were saying that it didn't whistle. I thought it didn't make any noise at all. But, I loved its looks so I decided to order it anyway. The yellow color is a buttery yellow. The kettle is good and heavy and the enamel seems to be thick and evenly applied. But the sound....the sound is SO cool! It doesn't whistle like your Grandma's teakettle but it does make a sound. It starts out low and gets louder the longer it boils. It is a low and deep sound like a warning siren. You'll never have to worry about your kettle boiling dry. This kettle will alert you in plenty of time. I'm really enjoying the whole item from shape to color to sound.
Beautiful - but no whistle
I have the sort of affection for this tea kettle that one might have for a watchdog that hides under a table when burglars appear. Such a dog can be a great pal, but it doesn't perform all the expected functions.
This is a beautiful tea kettle. It is just the right size and it looks very attractive displayed on my stove. It is not, however, a whistling teakettle. No amount of boiling will induce it to whistle. It IS possible for the lid to fall off whilst pouring. I assure you, when this happens, noise is made as the boiling water pours over one's hand. So, handle this little beauty with care. It still makes a lovely pet. And it does boil water.
Spout innards have rusted, after a mere 1 1/4 years of use (Was: Love the sound!)
Update: Mon 25-Oct-2010
After a mere year and quarter of use, this tea kettle is history. Specifically, there is rusting inside the spout (apparently, there was either no enamel applied, or the enamel was applied incorrectly).
I'm disappointed, because as you can see from reading my original review below, we were very happy with the look, functionality, etc. of this tea kettle.
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I love the sound of this teakettle - it sounds closer to a train horn (though not quite as deep) than the typically shrill tea kettle sound. Also, it's loud enough to notice but not so loud as to be annoying, especially early in the morning.
The diameter of the top opening is about 4", and the handle completely swings 90
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