When water comes to a boil, this teakettle's Hohner harmonica whistle sounds off with all the resonance of a train whistle. The kettle's flat base promotes fast heating while the wire-loop handle provides a secure grip. Flat, wide base is ideal for rapid heat conduction. Wide mouth makes it easy to fill. Wire-loop handle ensures good grip. Hinged whistle flips up for easy pouring. 7 1/4" diam., 8" high. 1.8-qt. cap. 2 lb. 8 oz. with lid. Sells for $235 new at Williams Sonoma. While used, this one looks beautiful and has many years of use ahead of it. I am only parting with it because it is not induction cooktop friendly. 😔