Hanson 1970s Orange Plastic Kitchen Timer

What's for sale?

This is a 1970s, round, orange timer from the Irish company Hanson. It has a twist mechanism, and ticks quite loudly as it winds down.

It was available in several colours, but this orange has the brightest, most fashionable look of the 1970s.

What condition is it in?

• Second-hand
• The black-on-white graphics still look good
• It has a very reflective surface but you can see many faint scuffs on the plastic
• The timer works, but the bell does not work
• Accuracy is reasonably good, but note that sprung timers are usually difficult to set with precision 

What are the measurements?

• 3cm high (about 1 1/8th inch)
• 8.5cm in diameter  (just over 3 inches)
• 70 grams

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