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Post# 301049   10/8/2014 at 12:36 (3,487 days old) by mrsparky1973 ()        

I have recently inherited a box containing a hobby kit made by TRIDENT probably 1950s or 1960s, although I could be wrong and it may be 70s.
This kit has a main headpiece and grinder, sander, drill, polishing mop, and a wire brush type attachment. Its in pristine condition. It works by putting the vacuum pipe on the end. Still has leaflet with it too.
Really all I am asking is what do the experts on here know about these things. (original price, year, volume sold etc) and also why cant I get a google image of one what so ever. I really want to learn more about it please. number on box T 15070

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Post# 301079 , Reply# 1   10/8/2014 at 17:55 (3,487 days old) by vintagerepairer (England)        

Trident in the UK was the direct-sales arm of Electrolux. During the 1960's and 70's, teams of door-to-door salesmen worked across the country, selling Trident branded Electrolux cleaners to the householder. The Trident rating plates even carried the Electrolux name.

In order to make the sale, the cleaners had to be different from those on sale in the shops, for instance the Trident version of the standard Electrolux model 80 had a bag-full whistle on the front cover. But the main selling points were the various attachments which the cleaner could be supplied with. In many ways it was like buying a Kirby cleaner; the target purchaser would go misty eyed at all the accessories and the perceived versatility of the cleaner.

Turbo heads, polishing attachments, sprayers, and hobby kits, you name it, these were all used at some point to "sell" the Trident range of cleaners.

Post# 301109 , Reply# 2   10/8/2014 at 22:17 (3,486 days old) by BikerRay (Middle Earth)        

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Time period late 1950's early 1960's

Post# 301121 , Reply# 3   10/9/2014 at 02:38 (3,486 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Here are some photos and scans. I thought I had a scan for the instruction leaflet but I couldn't find it.

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Post# 301171 , Reply# 4   10/9/2014 at 12:31 (3,486 days old) by mrsparky1973 ()        

Thanks guys some really useful info there. I don't collect vacuum bits but love a good gadget.

Post# 301191 , Reply# 5   10/9/2014 at 14:00 (3,486 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Post# 301824 , Reply# 6   10/14/2014 at 14:37 (3,481 days old) by mrsparky1973 ()        

I bet those hedge trimmers are rare as hens teeth


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