Crestworth Astro & Astro Mini | The Original Designs by Crestworth Ltd | The World's Two First Lava Lamp Designs ...

An early brochure showing the Astro & Astro Mini produced by Crestworth Ltd and illustrated by Roy Weston can be seen below. Crestworth Ltd was formed in September of 1963 and Mr Edward Craven Walker who invented the lava lamp first launched the first design known as Astro, manufactured on West Quay Road in Poole.

Over the years Mr Walker started releasing more derivatives of the Astro in beautiful designs. Edward Craven Walker founded Crestworth Ltd with offices in London and in Poole. This part of the website is designed to index these wonderful creations. Mr Walker's second design Astro Mini offered a more sleeker alternative. This is the history of the lava lamp. Enjoy the images below ...

Crestworth Astro | Astro Mini | The Early Colour Combinations ...

The images below show a rare scan from a vintage Crestworth advert. Describing the lamps as: Rising, Dancing, Twisting, Fascinating Fluidity, they offer a selection of wonderful jewel motion colours for everyone. A lava lamp is comprised of the lava liquids featuring masterfluid and a sold moving base (wax). In this rare brochure the colours stated are:

Masterfluid: Rose, Primrose, Clear, Yellow-Green and Blue-Green

Wax: Ruby, Topaz, Amber & Emerald

The Crestworth Astro Mini Types and Different Details...

The early 1960s Astro Mini had an open base design and featured shorter bases than the 1970's Crestworth Astro Mini. The early editions of the Astro Mini were open at the base and made from two parts, this then transitioned to still being open at the base but being made from one piece and later editions featured a one piece base and Crestworth Bakelite black base, to conform with wiring legislation which insisted on wiring being sealed within product.

The Crestworth Icons | These are Originals | These are the icons | These lamps started the lava lamp range.

Over the years Crestworth created a range of stunning designs. From the Astro to the Astro Nordic to the Astro Lantern to the Astro Mini, there are designs for different people and different tastes. Crestworth also later launched other designs such as the Living Jewel featuring the Astro Nordic de luxe base and cap configuration and the Telstar range.

Product lineup: Favoured for its Charm THE ORIGINAL "ASTRO": Perfect anywhere. Designed to suit any mood, any decor - in the home, office or public place. The "professional" extra for waiting rooms, halls and reception areas. Metal parts gleaming copper anodic finish. Please see below for the packaging. The box reads: The exotic conversation piece AN "ASTRO" LAMP by Crestworth Ltd.

ASTRO 'MINI' - Simple Elegance Will enhance the attractions of any room - has the clean, handsome lines of ageless good taste. Perfect for table settings and as a decorative piece for all occasions.
So graceful! - ideal for use in pairs. Smart copper finish to metal parts. Colours to choice. Height 16" Base 4"

Crestworth Astro & Astro Mini | Our Gallery Dedicated To The World's First Two Lava Lamp Designs by Edward Craven Walker ...

Our gallery below displays the Crestworth Astro and Astro Mini side by side. We love these two classic lava lamp designs that have been enjoyed by millions all over the world and are simply timeless, iconic and beautiful. Enjoy the images below ...