1980s
Russell Hobbs manufactured the Chelsea Teamaker model 7106 in about 1980. This is a remarkably compact design in stark contrast to the monstrously huge Goblins. The shallow kettle fits snugly behind the smart, simple fascia. The Chelsea is lit by a 30w striplite, a comparatively expensive component to replace. My
1980s
The Chelsea Teamaker 7107, introduced some time between 1980 and 1984, and in 1984 some purchases seem to have come with two £25 travel cheques as a free gift! The photos below show the 1984 packaging and the bundle of documents enclosed with a 1984 model. Itwas a little different
1980s
The Swan 865w dates from about 1982.
1980s
The Goblin 870 radio model was relaunched as the Swan 870. My teasmaniac colleague Doug writes about his Swan 870: “This was a great bargain – £2 from boot sale. It was so well wrapped I thought it was a Goblin 860 but to my delight it turned out to be
1980s
The Goblin 860 was the first teasmade to be rebadged and sold by Swan, in about 1982. For a while Swan were the only company making teasmades in the UK. During the chanegeover period some teasmades were issued with the Swan badge, but with the tea pot and kettle marked
1980s
The Swan D01-P1 was designed by Alan R Birch. He writes: I designed the D01 for Swan in Birmingam in 1984: I needed the money! As a young and naive design consultant I often agreed to design anything for both the experience and the money. Twenty one years later
1980s
1985 10860/70 Swan Deluxe & Radio Teasmade
1980s
The Swan Compact range took over from the Goblin range in about 1985, commencing with the Swan Compact 10882, a rebadged Goblin Compact 882. It features an integral boiler and china teapot. Apart from the branding it looks very just like the original Goblin 883. Most of this range was
1980s
The Swan Compact 10883 was manufactured from 1985 to 1987. This model features an integral boiler and chrome teapot. It looks very much like the original Goblin 883. Most of this range was made with Swan badging, but some models still feature the Goblin name. Swan Compact 10883 Instructions
1980s
I have been advised of a 10887 in Australia which features the old style 10882 label to the top right of the unit. It is possible that the 10887 was an export model.
1980s
The Swan Compact 10890 dates from about 1985. No illustration available at present.
1980s
Philips first became linked to the manufacture of automatic tea makers when it took over the Ekco Heating and Appliances business in Hastings in about 1977. However, I have been unable to trace any teasmade manufacturing activity. In about 1990 they began to produce two mug tea and coffee makers.
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