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Hawkins Classic

Hawkins Classic LGH 5000
known to be available from 1963 to 1966

This teawaker was advertised as a "Luxurious Tea and Coffee Maker" in the Gardiner of Bristol catalogue, 1966, for £19/10/7. The description states that it is "beautifully constructed of heavy chrome plate brass with black handles, face and clock dial" and that "the unique design eliminates the rocking movement usual in teamakers".

I have seen a 1964 advert for this model.

Thanks to Paul Linnell at the Simply Switch On...! website for the use of this description:

"Compact and elegant tea maker. Black stove-enameled base with three equal height units in matt/brushed chrome-plated brass. The clock has a black face, and the kettle and teapot are rectangular. Semi-circular chrome-plated tube arches from kettle to pot. Angular black phenol plastic handles and lid knobs. Stylistically orphaned - geometric style looks Art Deco/Modernist but materials/finish are too late, but too early for 1970s high tech aesthetic."

It appears that the clock from this unit was available separately but it is not clear whether this was available from Hawkins or from another source (the manufacturer?) The picture left shows an example seen on ebay. The then owner writes:

"Measures 5 1/2 high by 6 1/2 inches wide. Heavy chrome case with mahogany feet, in good clean condition. Perfect working order with buzzing alarm that can be turned off. Also features a "tell-tale" in the dial to show that it is running and continuous soft illumination of the dial. 240v 50c/s only. Self starting. Make uncertain; it just says Made in Great Britain on the dial."

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