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Pifco Tea-maker 1045/5907½ Pifco Tea-maker
1045A/5907½ Pifco's address in September 1950 was Pifco Ltd., 63 Gt. Eastern Street, London EC2. Their 1045 Tea-maker was based on a model manufactured by Teeboy Engineering. Pifco took this model over in the 1950's and marketed it as the Tea-maker 1045. The pictures in red are from a 1954 catalogue. The text reads: "A flick of a switch and complete relaxation while the water boils, kettle automatically switches off and a gentle buzzer announces that the tea is ready. The Tea-maker comprises a 2-pint kettle, ivory enamel finish with insulated handle and chrome plated bayonet fitting lid. Mounted on an ivory enamelled base 10¼ in. x 5in., embodying a cork covered stand for a teapot. (Teapot not supplied). If desired a table lamp or radio may be connected to the 2-pin 5 amp socket incorporated in the base. Complete with 4 feet 3-core braided circular flex. Loading 560 watts." 1954 price £3/19/6 - no tax. |
