Russell Hobbs Models

1960s

1965 Russell Hobbs Electric Tea Maker

The Russell Hobbs Tea Maker was marketed in 1965. It is a fascinating device. For a long time I knew of it as only as a tea maker, but I later discovered that an optional alarm clock with a bakelite-like finish could be plugged into the teamaker on one

1970s

1971 Russell Hobbs Easy Riser tea maker 6501

The Russell Hobbs 6501 Automatic Electric Teamaker teasmade set

1980s

1980 Russell Hobbs Chelsea Teamaker 7106

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

1980 Russell Hobbs Chelsea Teamaker 7107

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

1990s

1994 Russell Hobbs Two Cup Tea and Coffee Makers

In the 1990s Russell Hobbs explored the market for Two Cup Tea and Coffee Makers. I have found two models, neither of which had a clock or radio module. The model on the left appeared in the 1994 Argos Catalogue at £21.50. * *