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Il Conico Kettle, 1986

This is a kettle. It was manufactured by Alessi S.p.A.. It is dated 1986 and we acquired it in 1987. Its medium is polished stainless steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Dr. Richard Grant.

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Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 19.5 x 22 cm (7 11/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Il Conico Kettle, 1986; Manufactured by Alessi S.p.A. (Italy); Italy; polished stainless steel; H x diam.: 19.5 x 22 cm (7 11/16 x 8 11/16 in.); Gift of Dr. Richard Grant; 1987-95-2-a,b

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