The Secret History Of: The Russell Hobbs K2 kettle

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Think of a kettle and the chances are that something chrome and curved springs to mind. Probably with a red button sticking out of its black plastic handle. This is the Russell Hobbs K2. The world's second (the first was their K1) fully automatic kettle. A item which has achieved iconic design status and which celebrates its 50 anniversary this month..
Think of a kettle and the chances are that something chrome and curved springs to mind. Probably with a red button sticking out of its black plastic handle. This is the Russell Hobbs K2. The world's second (the first was their K1) fully automatic kettle. A item which has achieved iconic design status and which celebrates its 50 anniversary this month.

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Design Moment: Russell Hobbs K2 Kettle, 1960 – The Irish Times

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Design Moment: Russell Hobbs K2 Kettle, 1960 – The Irish Times

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