The Kitchen Timer, by Alessi, a 1992 Michael Graves design, is a stylish kitchen essential with precision you can trust. Time a soft-boiled egg to perfection, set a child's "time-out," or cook pasta al dente, all the time. Crafted of thermoplastic resin and chrome-plated zamak (zinc alloy), the timer operates by mechanical movement. Alessi is an Italian company. Its corporate mission is to bring a utopian priority to affordable, high design for the home and office. Shipping: This item usually ships within 24 hours. Dimensions: Diameter 4.25 in. Height 3.5 in.