Hawkins Models

Jan
01
Absolom Patent GB440941 used for Hawkins Tecal

1935 Absolom Patent Number GB440941

Patent number GB440941 was applied for on August 21st 1935. George reached an agreement with L.G. Hawkins to manufacture
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Jan
01
Hawkins Tecal advert Army and Navy catalogue 1939-1940

1936 Hawkins Tecal

The Hawkins Tecal (pronounced tea-call) was designed by George Absolom and manufactured by him until World War Two in 1939.
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Jan
01
Hawkins Tecal 1200 Silver Lining Dec 1950

1949 Hawkins Tecal LGH 1200

This post-war model, launched in 1949, was a radical new styling of the original Hawkins Tecal (pronounced tea-call). It differs
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Jan
01
1952 Hawkins Tiffee

1952 Hawkins Tiffee LGH 1500

The Hawkins Tiffee 1500 and 1500A was basic model, without clock or light, and was introduced in December 1952. It
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Jan
01
Hawkins Tecal Coronation 2000 Silver Lining Sep 1953

1953 Hawkins Tecal LGH 2000

The new streamlined, coronation model, the LGH 2000, was launched in September 1953, at £9/15/-. At the time
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Jan
01
Hawkins Tecal 3000b from Australia

1954 Hawkins Tecal LGH 3000

This new 1950’s version of the Tecal, based on Hawkins patent no 661601, was introduced in 1954. Its appearance
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Jan
01
Hawkins Tecal 4000CH British Model

1960 Hawkins Tecal LGH 4000

Exact date unknown but must fall between 1954 and 1967. I believe this was the third model based on Registered
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Jan
01
Hawkins Classic LGH 5000

1963 Hawkins Classic LGH 5000

The chrome plated deco styled Hawkins Classic LGH 5000 was made by L G Hawkins of Drury Lane, Hastings. It
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Jan
01
Hawkins Tiffee 1700 available in 1966

1966 Hawkins Tiffee LGH 1700

The Hawkins Tiffee 1700 was available in 1966. An advert for this later model of the Tiffee in ivory with
Jan
01
Ekco Hawkins Hostess TE34

1967 Ekco Hawkins Hostess TE34

The Ekco Hawkins Hostess TE34 was launched some time between 1967 and 1977. Christine kindly sent pictures of her Hostess
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