Richard Sapper designed this stainless steel kettle for Alessi. The spout whistle produces the notes E and B from two pipes. While it's more suitable for IH (induction heating) cooktops, it can of course be used with gas stoves as well, but please be careful of the handle getting scorched. Although listed as new and unused, there is some discoloration on the whistle due to long-term storage. Please refrain from negotiating a price reduction. I apologize. There is no box.