Doulton & Co. ‘Simplicitas’ Edwardian Embossed Toilet Pan

Introduce a piece of authentic Edwardian grandeur to your home with this stunning antique toilet pan. Dating from the early 1900s and manufactured by the legendary Doulton & Co., this “Simplicitas” model represents the pinnacle of early 20th-century sanitaryware design. Featuring a magnificent embossed relief decoration moulded directly into the vitreous china, this pan is a masterclass in functional art, showcasing the era’s commitment to aesthetic detail in even the most utilitarian objects.

A Rare Museum-Grade Provenance

This fixture carries an exceptional history that sets it apart from standard architectural salvage:

• The Thomas Crapper & Co. Museum: This pan was formerly a centrepiece in the private museum of Simon Kirby, the founder of the modern Thomas Crapper & Co. It was hand-selected as part of a 40-year curation of the world’s rarest and most significant antique sanitaryware.

• Authentic Branding: The interior of the bowl features the original, crisp Doulton “Simplicitas” logo, a mark of quality recognised by collectors globally.

• Embossed Detail: The exterior is adorned with intricate relief scrollwork, a feature reserved for high-status “front-of-house” lavatories in grand Edwardian estates.

Condition: An Impeccable Survivor

Finding a ceramic item of this age that has avoided the rigours of a century of use is nearly impossible:

• Immaculate Preservation: Despite being approximately 120 years old, this pan is in like-new condition.

• Zero Defects: There are no chips, cracks, or fine surface crazing in the glaze. The brilliant white finish remains as lustrous as the day it left the kiln.

• Hygienic Integrity: Because of its pristine state and museum history, it offers a level of cleanliness and structural soundness rarely found in antique salvage.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Doulton & Co.

• Model: Simplicitas

• Era: Early 1900s

• Origin: Thomas Crapper & Co. Museum Collection

• Width: 34cm

• Depth: 47cm

• Height: 45cm

• Waste Outlet: 11.5cm x 11.5cm (Traditional Large Format)

Why Choose This Antique Toilet Pan?

The antique toilet pan is the ultimate acquisition for a homeowner or designer performing an uncompromising heritage restoration. It allows for the creation of a truly authentic Victorian or Edwardian bathroom that modern “period-style” reproductions simply cannot emulate. Owning a piece from the Kirby collection ensures you possess one of the finest examples of British ceramic craftsmanship in existence.

Safe and Secure Delivery

Shipping a high-value museum artefact requires specialised crating and handling. We offer secure delivery at an extra cost, utilising custom-built, shock-absorbent packaging and specialist transit to ensure your Doulton & Co. pan arrives in its immaculate state. Alternatively, collection is available from our workshop.

Need a Specific Match?

If you can’t find the exact item you’re looking for online, please get in touch. Our warehouse holds hundreds of unlisted pieces from heritage British manufacturers like Armitage Shanks, Royal Doulton, Twyfords, Shires, and Ideal Standard.

Specialists in Discontinued Colours

We stock an extensive range of rare bathroom shades from the 1950s through to the 1990s. Whether you need a 1980s Heather Pink or a 1990s Peach, we can help you find the perfect replacement.

Our inventory includes popular and rare tones such as:

• Classic Pinks: Flamingo, Orchid, Chiffon, and Rose Water.
• Retro Greens: Avocado, Pampas, Sage, and Apple Blossom.
• Vintage Blues: Bermuda Blue, Sky Blue, and Caspian.
• Earth & Neutrals: Indian Ivory, Champagne, Pergamon, and Harvest Gold.
• The “Whisper” Range: Available in Apricot, Blue, Cream, Green, Grey, Peach, and Pink.

Looking for a specific shade like Penthouse, Twilight, or Bali? Get In Touch — we likely have the exact match in our unlisted stock.