1979 Goblin Teasmade 870
The Goblin Teasmade model 870
Goblin Teasmade model 870 was produced from about 1979 to 1984. (An example serial number 211793, has been confirmed with the date 1983). The 870 follows a different “keyboard” switch logic to the 860.
The Goblin was also available complete with a Royal Doulton Berkshire tea set.
Reader Steve bought an 870 in perfect working order from E bay in 2004: price £25.00. Included in the package was an invoice from Currys (Port Talbot) dated 22/11/1979 for £69.99. He writes: “It really was a luxury item in those days…..but good value as it is still working today”.
A special version of the 870 was made with a kettle converted for coffee. This was made for export only, and examples have occasionally been seen in the US.
There was also a Radio version of this teasmade.