Jean Picquot designed this kettle for Burrage and Boyde in 1938 and the company planned to release it.
Unfortunately the war came in between and the fact had to switch to manufacture spitfire airplane and bomb parts instead.
In 1946 after the war it was finally released and became in instant hit.
The company metallurgy division invented a magnesium-aluminium alloy that they named Magnallium. This is what the kettle is made of.
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About This Piece
Vintage Design
Jean Picquot designed this kettle for Burrage and Boyde in 1938 and the company planned to release it.
Unfortunately the war came in between and the fact had to switch to manufacture spitfire airplane and bomb parts instead.
In 1946 after the war it was finally released and became in instant hit.
The company metallurgy division invented a magnesium-aluminium alloy that they named Magnallium. This is what the kettle is made of.
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| Creator | Jean Picquot |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Burrage and Boyde Limited |
| Design Period | 1920 to 1949 |
| Production Period | 1940 to 1949 |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Art Deco, Modernist |
| Detailed Condition | Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. |
| Restoration and Damage Details | Light wear consistent with age and use, Interior aluminium shows oxidation |
| Product Code | PLT-2237064 |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| Color | Silver |
| Width | 22 cm 8.7 inch |
| Depth | 22 cm 8.7 inch |
| Height | 18 cm 7.1 inch |




































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