The Flower Market Whistling Tea Kettle combines two pleasures: the visual spectacle of MacKenzie-Childs' most beloved pattern and the small daily ceremony of a kettle that announces itself. The botanical transfers bloom across the wider, squatter body — the whistling body shape is distinctively different from the standard kettles, with a broader base that gives the florals more surface to live on. When the water reaches temperature, the whistle pulls you back to the kitchen.

Like all MacKenzie-Childs Whistling Kettles, this one holds 2 quarts in a wider body shape (5.5" base vs the 7" base on the standard 2-quart) — a silhouette that many collectors specifically prefer for the way it sits on a burner.

Specifications

• Capacity: 2 quarts
• Dimensions: 5.5" base dia., 4.5" lid dia., 7.5" tall (top of knob), 10.5" tall (top of handle)
• Material: Heavy-gauge steel, hand-glazed with hand-applied transfer decoration
• Handle: Wood
• Special feature: Whistling spout signals rolling boil
• Stovetop compatibility: Gas, electric, ceramic (low to medium heat only)
• Not compatible with: Induction, microwave
• Origin: Imported. Pieces may vary due to handmade nature.
• Care: Hand-wash with mild soap, dry immediately. Never boil dry.

Part of the Flower Market collection at Treasured Accents. For more capacity, see the 3-quart or 3-quart with Bird. The Courtly Check Whistling Kettle is available in the same form.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Whistling Kettle hold?
2 quarts — in a wider, lower body (5.5" base) than the standard 2-quart (7" base). For more capacity, the 3-quart non-whistling kettle is the larger option.

Is the Flower Market decoration hand-painted or a transfer?
Hand-applied botanical transfers over a hand-glazed steel underbody — applied individually, so each piece varies slightly. The effect is lush and detailed regardless of technique.

Does it work on induction?
No — compatible with gas, electric, and ceramic stovetops only. Use on low to medium heat.

Why does the Whistling Kettle have a different shape?
The whistling mechanism requires a different spout and body geometry, resulting in a wider, squatter silhouette (5.5" base) compared to the taller standard 2-quart (7" base). Many collectors prefer this shape specifically.