Antique Twyfords Sink with Cast Iron Stand

An antique Twyfords marbleised sink with a cast iron stand from the Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware

Dating to circa 1883, this original Victorian sink would make a beautiful addition to a vintage bathroom or period style cloakroom.

This sink sees a marbleised basin with a shaped splash back, decorative recessed soap dishes and clam shell overflow above an ornately cast iron standing bracket in a vibrant mustard coloured painted finish, showcasing a centurion design to either side.

The Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware

Sanitaryware extraordinaire and enthusiast Simon Kirby was the proud owner of a rare and impressive collection of antique toilets, basins and baths.

Until 2016 Kirby was the managing director of Thomas Crapper & Co; he spent more than 40 years carefully sourcing these specialist pieces, making it his vocation to ensure such rare and valuable sanitaryware was saved and preserved, creating what was known as the Thomas Crapper Museum.

Over the years, the company museum has not been open to the public, with only a few history enthusiasts and keen customers having been invited to view.

Names such as Thomas Crapper, George Jennings, Shanks, Doulton and Co and Twyfords form part of this outstanding collection that demonstrates the development of sanitaryware over the centuries.

Although Kirby sold the iconic Thomas Crapper company nearly ten years ago, he remains an expert in the history of the ‘smallest room’ and now serves as a consultant to the Royal Household.

Here at UK Architectural Heritage Ltd we are delighted to offer a select few pieces of this remarkable collection.

Pieces of such quality and condition are hard to find, but now they have an opportunity to be cherished by new admirers; whether it is sinks of varying designs or baths that are nothing short of impressive, each piece has its own unique style and character, ready to take pride of place in a new home or collection.