Egoist kettle: $ 3 million on the table

The Guinness Book of Records called the most expensive kettle in the world. Its cost is 3 million dollars. Milanese jewelers spent half a year making their masterpiece from 18-carat yellow gold with elements of 925 sterling silver. The case is covered with 1600 diamonds and 388 rubies. Ruby Thai weighing more than 6 carats (1.2 grams) shines in the center, echoing shades of Thai and Burmese stones. A 20 carat ruby ​​ball rises above the cover. The handle is carved from mammoth bones. The founder of the N Sethia Foundation and the London tea corporation Newby Teas of London collector Nirmal Seti became the customer and co-author of the unique subject. He commissioned the production of the Egoist to the Milan brand Scavia. Egoist entered the Chitra collection (it is dedicated to Seti's wife, Ms. Chitra). The unique collection has more than 1,700 exhibits of historical and modern teapots and rare decor items. Its total cost is estimated at $ 212 million.

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