Classic UK Appliances April 2014

[vacbear58]

Gosh, its April already, time for a new thread and we ain't fooling around here.

I post lots of ovens, lets try a Belling Hob. It might be in working condition but it could do with a clean. As with the Formula ovens of this vintage, the control panel cover is hinged for better access to the knobs under

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291417382581?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Chefette

Lets look at the development of the Chefette Mixer. This was introduced in the early 1960s as a replacement of their Minor model from the 1950s. I don't believe this has much, if any, Kenneth Grange input (he worked on the design of Kenwood products for many, many years). This is a later production version of this model, the earlier ones were grey to match the chef models. Like all Chefette models, it included a small blender even if there is not one here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191532021677?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

And teh second series

This is one of my all time favourite mixers and the Grange influence is very visible. As with the Chef, the same underlying mechanicals are presented in a much more modern form - well modern in 1966. This is a nice example as they can go yellow with age

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331517370058?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Version 3

Not much time left on this one, again a Grange design but updated in around 1973 or so. With some small modifications this design continued for some 30 odd years pretty much unchanged

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251892525656?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Following the mixer trail

How about a Canadian made Iona - late 1970s

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331518698183?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Or a Morphy Richards

These were sold all over Europe under different names and the last of the MR models were manufactured in Ireland. Mt mother had one of these (I still have it!) so they have a special significance for me. This also comes with recipe books and I was very pleased to snap up a percolator similar to the one shown in picture 2. I had quite forgotten about them till I saw the listing

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181699445755?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Robot Chef

I remember these being on sale but I don't remember one with a speed control.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301579468260?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Hoover Dishwasher

From 1988. I have written before about owning a Hoover dishwasher and this is it. The very one or at least the same model LOLOL I was not impressed

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251899319818?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Small Zanussi

Looks quite neat with the solid dooe

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231518609331?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Large Zanussi

Mid 1980s?

Its quite near where I live if anyone should be picking it up and want to call in

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151633015326?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Aussie Hoover Toploader

Of course its not a tumble dryer!
Why are all these interesting top loaders on the south coast, on the other side of the country from me. Its expensive for an untested machine

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221730352008?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Hoover Ecologic

Something a bit more familiar to our eyes

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251899351201?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

New Wave Dryer

Possibly needs bearing repair

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111635684884?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Crap dishwashers are like busses

wait for ages for one to come along (well actually not waiting in my case) and two come at once

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171740446900?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Supermatic 1

Looks like its in quite good condition and the price is right

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391100455466?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Supermatic

Also looks in good condition, and the price is even better. What amazes me is that 11 bitches are watching it (I suppose 10 if you exclude me but once its posted here it will be down to 10) and no one is buying it at such a good price. Oh well ....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281646880561?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Indesit Fridge

I wish there was a picture of the interior of this fridge

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191546928705?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Ace freezer

The freezer shown in the last post is also for sale. It is definitely 1970s (although what Prestcold has to do with it is anyone's guess) as my parents had one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/retro-che...221?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c991614ed

 

[vacbear58]

Tricity Freezer

I would say late 1970s or maybe, given the beige colour, maybe early 1980s. Rare item though

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131474083796?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Another Neff Oven

Roughly contemporary with the one I posted last month this is similar to the old 1056 model with the retractable controls but whereas the old model was TOL this one is MOL

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neff-buil...157?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae7445d65

 

[vacbear58]

And just for comparison

This is the single oven version of the TOL line for that period - mid 1980s. The TOL model has a row of lights the more of which light up the higher the temperature is - I always thought this a bit of a gimmick to be honest

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neff-Oven-1031-3-/171735895270?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27fc41cce6

 

[vacbear58]

Hoover Automix

Complete with blender, whisks and the not often seen dough making attachment - I cannot really call it a hook. Not a bad price although in my opinion a Chef or Mixmaster would probably be more use - if you actually WANTED to use it LOLOLOL

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321712413826?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[hotpointfan]

Russell Hobbs

Hello vacbear58, as you know a lot about appliances from this era I thought it would be best to approach you with a question that I have, concerning a Russell Hobbs Coffee Maker 3307.

I managed to find this, brand new in it's box, at a local second hand shop, for £5. It had only been used once with water at the shop to PAT test it. So effectively, it's brand new. I was wondering if you or anyone else could put a finger on when it was manufactured. It states that it was made in West Germany, and therefore must have been built before the Berlin wall came down. It works brilliantly apart from a badly cracked lid that I can only assume has not enjoyed the best part of 25 years in storage! That is why in the picture, there is a cloth on top.

So if anyone could tell me when it was made that would be great, and who wold have made it for Russell Hobbs? It makes lovely coffee by the way. Please do excuse the poor lighting and bad camerawork in the photo's.

Thanks in advance

hotpointfan

 

[vacbear58]

Russell Hobbs

hotpointfan

Thank you for the compliment. I am afraid I don't know that much about coffee makers but I would have said from the colour and style of jug 1980s, and probably the first half rather than the second. Sometimes here and over in vacuumland people post scans of Argos catalogues and I think it would be very useful if you could get your hands on some of them to help in dating the machine.

Unfortunately I have no idea who manufactured this but hopefully Louis (from Holland) or some of our German readers maybe able to help.

Its a great find and great that it can have a home where it can be used and appreciated

Al

 

[foraloysius]

Somebody's calling my name?

I have no idea where this coffee maker was made. It doesn't resemble anything I have seen before I'm afraid.

 

[vacbear58]

RH Coffee Maker

Thanks Louis, it was worth a try in any case

Here is another RH Coffee Maker - 1980s again I would say

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181706461774?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Back to basics

I must say you would NEVER catch me using one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351360225239?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Or this

They say there is nothing like a hand job but I am happy to let my electric ice cream maker do the hard work

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251689360670?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

And finally

My Mum had one of these, and again it is not something I would care to use now. besides, I would end up with one arm like Popeye's!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271814813953?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[vacbear58]

Lets get more up to date

With some 1980s Morphy Richards.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281648237351?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT