Sun King Low Level Toilet Pan & Cistern | Armitage Shanks

Bring a touch of nostalgic warmth to your home with this genuine Sun King toilet pan & cistern. Manufactured by Armitage Shanks during the 1970s, this low-level suite is finished in the iconic Sun King glaze—a rich, sandy-yellow tone that offers a softer, more inviting alternative to the bold greens of the same era. This suite is perfect for those performing a faithful period restoration or looking to add a subtle “maximalist” glow to a modern bathroom.

Complete Restored Suite

Unlike many reclaimed units, this set is supplied as a complete functional package. It has been meticulously restored to ensure it meets modern standards while retaining its vintage soul:

• Fully Restored Ceramic: Both the pan and cistern have been professionally cleaned, descaled, and polished. The vitreous china is in immaculate condition with no chips, cracks, or browning.

• Included Fittings: The suite is supplied with a brand-new chrome flush pipe and a matching chrome lever handle, ensuring a crisp, polished finish.

• Internal Components: Includes all necessary internal flushing mechanisms, ready for installation.

Technical Compatibility

While this suite dates from the 1970s, its configuration is remarkably compatible with modern plumbing systems:

• P-Trap Configuration: The pan features a standard horizontal outlet (P-trap), making it easy to connect to modern wall-exit soil pipes.

• Bottom Inlet Cistern: The cistern is designed for bottom-entry water feed, providing a clean, streamlined appearance once installed.

• Low-Level Design: The cistern is mounted to the wall and connected to the pan via the supplied flush pipe, a classic layout that allows for flexible positioning.

Why Choose Sun King?

Sun King was one of the “big three” colours of the 1970s, alongside Avocado and Pampas. Its popularity was due to its incredible versatility; it pairs beautifully with wooden accents, earthy tiles, and brass or chrome hardware. By choosing a genuine Sun King toilet pan & cistern, you are preserving a piece of design history and ensuring a 100% tonal match for an existing Sun King suite.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Armitage Shanks

• Colour: Sun King (Warm Sandy Yellow)

• Era: 1970s

• Configuration: Low Level (Pan & Cistern)

• Outlet Type: P-Trap (Horizontal)

• Inlet Type: Bottom Inlet

Ordering & Delivery Information

• Fittings Lead Time: Please allow 1-2 weeks from the date of purchase for the chrome flushpipe and specialist fittings to be ordered and prepared for your suite.

• Safe Delivery: We offer secure delivery at an extra cost. Due to the weight and fragility of this two-piece set, we utilise reinforced, shock-absorbent packaging to ensure your Armitage Shanks suite arrives in perfect condition.

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.