I wonder why the striking Victorian penchant for decorative toilets went out of fashion to be replaced by puritan white except, in the 1970s, a brief flirtation with peach and avocado?
Victorian Blue Transfer c. 1890
Doulton Simplicitas WC c.1880
Polychromatic Urinal ‘Exotic love Birds & Flowers’ c 1890
If you’re going for a full Victorian look these beauties are still available but rather pricey.
Blue transfer Doulton Simplicitas c1890 (my current favourite)
Of course we have the modern day extravagances, like this little snakeskin ensemble – maybe a bit too challenging to accessorise.
My thanks to http://www.stiffkeybathrooms.com/products/antique-toilets-lavatories for the images of antiques loos and do browse their range of original basins too.
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