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Antique Victorian ‘Excelsior’ Toilet

Antique Victorian ‘Excelsior’ Toilet. A reclaimed Victorian style ‘Excelsior’ toilet with a ‘P Trap’.   There were three main types of water closets when they first began to emerge in the Victorian era. The Pan closet: An unsanitary basin with a pan at the bottom in order to collect waste. This was a design that…

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£2,175.00

Dimensions

Depth: 48cm18.9in

Width: 35cm13.78in

Height: 41cm16.14in

Weight: 12kg26.46lbs

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. A P-Trap toilet. The glaze is in good condition with some minor surface wear and no cracks.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1890

Maker

Unknown

Material

Ceramic, Porcelain

Origin

England

Period

Late 19th Century

Style

Victorian

About this piece

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Antique Victorian ‘Excelsior’ Toilet. A reclaimed Victorian style ‘Excelsior’ toilet with a ‘P Trap’.  

There were three main types of water closets when they first began to emerge in the Victorian era.

The Pan closet: An unsanitary basin with a pan at the bottom in order to collect waste. This was a design that proved to be extremely unhygienic with its interior becoming fouled and withheld a lingering odour.

The Wash-out: The precursor of the modern closet, this design left the water in an S-strap after each flush. This design superseded all other types after names including Twyford began manufacturing them.

The Pedestal: Here, the S-bend curves up behind the pan which then supports the seat. This made cleaning a much more able activity than it had been previously with the use of wooden casing.

Additional information

Weight 12 kg
Dimensions 48 × 35 × 41 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1890

Maker

Material

,

Origin

England

Period

Late 19th Century

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