1950s
The D23 was a compact model with no integral teapot. It was the first model to carry the “Popular” model name. It was probably introduced in 1951. The D23 has a cream stove-enamelled, die-cast alloy body. The ‘Popular’ name was used for this basic teasmade style until around
1950s
The D23c was an automatic 700W coffee maker featuring a self starting 24 hour alarm movement, a luminous dial, a lampshade and a coffee percolator. An original photograph from the Goblin sales literature is shown here. The delightful illustration of a goblin character appeared among the operation notes and service
1950s
The Hawkins Tiffee 1500 and 1500A was basic model, without clock or light, and was introduced in December 1952. It was known as the Tea-V model. The pictures supplied by website visitor Steve show his mint condition Tiffee, which has been in his family since new and has never
1950s
LG Hawkins were connected with Pye Ltd as early as 1950, (a Pye letterhead of that date shows L G Hawkins as a director). Pye branded versions of Hawkins products were made. The Pye Polly illustrated here is a wonderful Pye branded version of the Hawkins Tiffee in metallic blue.
1950s
The Goblin D24 Tele-T was a compact model which was introduced in 1953 and discontinued in 1958. This model was clearly marketed for use in the living room, so that you could make a cup of tea without leaving the comfort of your armchair or missing your favourite TV
1950s
The new streamlined, coronation model, the LGH 2000, was launched in September 1953, at £9/15/-. At the time of its launch Hawkins was still selling the LGH 1200c and the Tiffee. I believe this was the first model based on Registered Design number 858238, which was registered in 1950.
1950s
The Goblin D26 was introduced in 1954 to replace the unsuccessful D23. The alarm was a traditional 12 hour system. Initially the D26 made use of the last of the D23 bodies, then a new bakelite version was introduced. The clock too was replaced, to match that of the new
1950s
This new 1950’s version of the Tecal, based on Hawkins patent no 661601, was introduced in 1954. Its appearance was much the same as the later 4000. I believe this was the second model based on Registered Design number 858238, which was registered in 1950. The patent number was
1950s
In 1954 Teesmade Engineering entered into an agreement with Pifco, to produce their two pre-existing models in the Pifco name. These became the Pifco 1045 and 1047. Teesmade Engineering not only manufactured the units but also provided after sales care. There is a label on the underside of many
1950s
1954 Pifco 1047 Tea-o-Matic
1950s
Some time between 1954 and 1959, Pifco took over and rebranded Teesmade Engineering’s Teeboy Deluxe as the Tea-o-matic 1049. The Pifco 1049 has a similar base, kettle and teapot to the Teeboy, but a very different and stylish clock face. Under some Pifco examples you will see
1950s
The Teaboy and the Teaboy Junior were manufactured by Teesmade Engineering at Lansbury Drive in around 1954. These were distributed through wholesalers. The advert shown in the gallery features in a 1954 wholesale catalogue, in which the price was £13.3.0. The Teaboy had a Smiths Sectric Autocal clock/
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