Simplex Kensington No. 1 Kettle
Simplex Kensington No. 1 Kettle
The Kensington has been handcrafted to the same design ever since it was first produced in 1903 as a tribute to Queen Victoria. The traditional, authentic design has been a favourite for generations.
The luxurious, warm, polished copper exterior is complimented by a hand turned solid beechwood handle and a bird mouth, centre seam spout for ease of pouring,
Being handmade, each kettle is unique, hallmarked and proudly proclaims it is time for tea with its trademark whistle.
Please note, this kettle does not have a ground base and therefore will not offer the same rapid boil of our other kettles. In is however suitable for Aga, Rayburn and other Range Cooker use and can be used on most gas and electric stoves.
Specification
Materials
100% copper body
Solid brass embellishments (nuts and handle brackets)
100% tin lined
Hand turned, beechwood handle
Dimensions:
Capacity - 1.7 litres
Width: 10"
Depth: 8"
Height: 9"
Newey & Bloomer Simplex tea kettles are all handmade and as such, overall dimensions may vary slightly from those shown above.
Caring for your kettle
Do:
Keep water level just below the centre seam
Hand wash only and dry with a soft cloth
Clean copper kettles with a good copper cleaner such as Brasso or Hagerty metal polish. Remember to polish the compound well, and do not allow it to build up around the handle and nuts
Use filtered water, particularly in hard water areas
Empty any left over water after boiling and wipe the inside dry to prevent calcium (limescale) build up
Copper is an exceptional material in the kitchen and, when maintained properly, should give you many years of service
Do Not:
Leave water in the kettle overnight
Put your kettle in a dishwasher
Let the Simplex tea kettle boil dry
Clean with any acidic cleaning agents
Scrub with steel wool or abrasive cleaning cloths/brushes or pads as this can lead to irreparable damage