Edwardian Rope Patterned Toilet | Antique ‘The Aqua’ P-Trap Pan

Add an authentic touch of history to your home with this stunning Edwardian rope patterned toilet. Stamped as ‘The Aqua’, this antique white pan was manufactured in the early 1900s by Samuel Gratrix Ltd, a renowned firm of builders’ merchants and sanitaryware manufacturers based in Manchester, England.

Featuring an elegant, relief-moulded rope detail around the base and rim, this pan is the perfect centerpiece for a period-correct bathroom restoration or a character-filled cloakroom.

Product Highlights & Heritage

• Manufacturer Heritage: A genuine piece of Edwardian plumbing history from Samuel Gratrix Ltd, a prestigious name in Manchester’s industrial past.

• The Aqua Model: A classic high-level pan design, characterized by its ornate rope pattern and brilliant white glaze.

• Installation Ready: This is a P-trap model, making it significantly easier to install with modern plumbing compared to older S-trap variants.

• Versatility: Designed specifically to be paired with a high-level cistern to complete the traditional Edwardian aesthetic.

Condition Report

Despite being over 100 years old, this toilet pan is in immaculate condition. It has been carefully preserved and features no chips or cracks. Finding a piece of this age without significant damage to the intricate rope patterning is exceptionally rare.

Technical Dimensions

• Height: 40cm

• Width: 35cm

• Depth: 43cm

Safe & Secure Delivery

To ensure this rare antique reaches you in its current immaculate state, we offer specialised delivery at an extra cost. We use custom crating and reinforced packaging to protect this historic piece of vitreous china during transit.

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.