Doulton & Co. Curved Front Plunger Basin with Bracket

Object Description

A Doulton & Co. curved front plunger basin. This porcelain sink is accompanied by shining polished brass taps, dating to circa 1890. Its style and generous basin would make for a stunning new addition to a Victorian townhouse or period property. It attaches to the wall via a cast iron bracket to each side that creates a timeless look.

Doulton & Co.

Doulton & Co. have been pioneers of the ceramic world for more than 200 years. Better known today as ‘Royal Doulton’, the company was established in 1815 by John Doulton, in Lambeth, London, in association with John Watts and known as Doulton & Watts.

In 1845, Doulton & Watts Lambeth Factory opened focussing on the production of stoneware pipes. Later they progressed and opened factories in St. Helens in 1847 and Dudley in 1848.

The company became Doulton and Co. (Ltd.) about 1858 and remained so until the factory closed in 1956. Doulton managed to build a successful career producing sanitary products.

Object Condition

Good structural condition. All original hardware, which is all polished. Bracket has been painted with primer. It is spaced off the wall with timber. Fitted with brass taps, these turn but have not been tested. Waste moves freely but is not tested. Excellent condition in bowl. Repaired chip to front of plunger. Fine hairline in the right corner behind the right soap dish.

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