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Antique Toilet Cisterns for Sale
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1953 Johnson Bros 514 Low Level Cistern in Clear Earthenware & 2.5 gal capacity = £400.00
1 In Stock.
The cistern, syphon and float valve have been fully cleaned up & reconditioned. The cistern has been tested, set up to flush & the float valve checked. So ready to be fitted. A very good surviving example & strong flush every time.
Measurements:
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2.5 Gallon Capacity
Unstamped
Non Reversible
Reconditioned Part 1 Float Valve - Currently has High Pressure Seat
3/4 Overflow Outlet - Standard Size
1 1/2 Syphon Outlet - Standard Size
Original Metal Syphon: Woodhouse & Co, Doncaster
External Overflow Only
Repaired? No
Crazing? Yes, most noticeable on lid.
Replacement fittings: All original minus float valve & handle.
Price Options: Please state number if interested in purchase:
1. Sold as seen
2. Sold with plastic flushpipe: +£15
3. Sold with galvanized steel back wall flushpipe: £80
4. Sold with galvanized side wall flushpipe: £120
5. Sold with copper back wall flushpipe: +£140
6. Sold with copper side wall flushpipe: £200
7. Sold with original brass seat float valve: +£15
8. Sold with original copper float ball: +£15
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1B. Sold with low pressure seat in float valve (for CWS fed installations)
2B. Syphon modified to dual flush: £15
1955 Shires Lynx Low Level Cistern in White Earthenware & 3 gal capacity = £350.00
1 In Stock.
The cistern, syphon and float valve have been fully cleaned up & reconditioned. The cistern has been tested, set up to flush & the float valve checked. So ready to be fitted. A very good surviving example & strong flush every time.
Measurements:
19.5" length top
9.5" width centre
9" width edge
10.75" height without lid
13" with lid
17" length bottom
3 Gallon Capacity
Lead Stamp (Unstamped)
Non Reversable
Reconditioned Part 1 Float Valve - Currently has High Pressure Seat
3/4 Overflow Outlet - Standard Size
1 1/2 Syphon Outlet - Standard Size
External Overflow Only
Repaired? No
Replacement fittings: Original Shires Kingfisher Syphon used from different cistern, original syphon was not present.
Price Options: Please state number if interested in purchase:
1. Sold as seen
2. Sold with plastic flushpipe: +£15
3. Sold with chrome flushpipe: +£50
4. Sold with copper flushpipe: +£50
5. Sold with modern internal overflow syphon: -£20
6. Sold without handle: -£30
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1B. Sold with low pressure seat in float valve (for CWS installations)
1950s / 60s 'Cardigan' Wall Hung Cast Iron High Level Toilet Cistern = £300.00
2 In Stock.
The cistern, syphon and float valve have been fully cleaned up & reconditioned. The entire cistern has been primed in red Oxide primer ready to paint. The cistern has been tested, set up to flush & the float valve checked. A full pass. So is ready to be fitted as it is. A good strong reliable flush on each pull.
The cistern is believed to date from around 1970, one of the last cast iron cisterns that were manufactured. Seen on a Frank Love Ltd Catalogue from 1970, and no logo present on this Lawley pattern cast iron cistern. Just B.F (Britannia Foundry). Valor took over the foundry from 1969.
Cistern features:
Heavy Cast
2 Gallon Capacity
Unstamped Lead Badge
Reversible lever & inlets.
Reconditioned Part 1 Float Valve - Currently has High Pressure Seat
3/4 Overflow Outlet - Standard Size
1 1/2 Syphon Outlet - Standard Size
Optional Internal Overflow
Repaired? Small crack on front, treated & filled with liquid metal.
No cistern brackets required, screws into wall
Could be supplied with additional accessories - Feel free to PM.
Collection is preferred but quotes for delivery or shipping are available.
1950s John Steventons 'Royal Venton Ware' High Level Cistern in White Vitreous China & 2.5 gal capacity = £385.00
1 In Stock.
The cistern, syphon and float valve have been fully cleaned up & reconditioned. The cistern has been tested, set up to flush & the float valve checked. So ready to be fitted. A very good surviving example & strong flush every time. All modern thread sizes. The lid has a small crack on the side, and some slight glaze defects on cistern.
There is a matching WC pan in stock that could be paired with this cistern, but at present, it requires repair. This will be available for sale once repaired.
Measurements:
-Length: 20"
Width: 9"
Height: 16"
2.5 Gallon Capacity
Lead Stamp (Coventry Corporation Waterworks)
Non Reversable, but lever can be swapped round without lid
Reconditioned Part 1 Float Valve - Currently has High Pressure Seat
3/4 Overflow Outlet - Standard Size
1 1/2 Syphon Outlet - Standard Size
External Overflow
Original Metal Syphon: 1 1/2 Japkap Lead & Brass Syphon
Repaired? No
Defects? Yes, Slight discolouration on glaze and crack on lid. Fully tested and holds water.
Price Options: Please state number if interested in purchase:
1. Sold as seen
2. Sold with plastic flushpipe: +£15
3. Sold with galvanized steel back wall flushpipe: £80
4. Sold with galvanized side wall flushpipe: £120
5. Sold with copper back wall flushpipe: +£140
6. Sold with copper side wall flushpipe: £200
7. Sold with original brass seat float valve: +£15
8. Sold with original copper float ball: +£15
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1B. Sold with low pressure seat in float valve (for CWS fed installations)
2B. Syphon modified to dual flush: £15
1920s Samuel Gratrix Ltd 'The Arno' Pine Cased Lead Lined High Level Cistern with 2 Gal Capacity = £420
1 In Stock.
The cistern, syphon and float valve have been fully cleaned up & reconditioned. The cistern has been tested, set up to flush & the float valve checked. So ready to be fitted. A very good surviving example & strong flush every time.
Measurements:
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2 Gallon Capacity
No Stamp
Fully Reversible
Reconditioned Part 1 Float Valve - Currently has High Pressure Seat
3/4 Overflow Outlet - Standard Size
1 1/4 Syphon Outlet - Non Standard Size
External Overflow
Repaired? No
Case coated with Ronseal Hard Glaze Varnish
Replacement fittings: All original minus float valve
Price Options:
Please state number if interested in purchase:
1. Sold as seen
2. Sold with plastic flushpipe: +£15
3. Sold with galvanized steel back wall flushpipe: £80
4. Sold with galvanized side wall flushpipe: £120
5. Sold with copper back wall flushpipe: +£140
6. Sold with copper side wall flushpipe: £200
7. Sold with original brass seat float valve: +£15
8. Sold with original copper float ball: +£15
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-1B. Sold with low pressure seat in float valve (for CWS fed installations)
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1959 Low Level Twyfords Ceramant Cistern in White Vitreous China & 2 gal capacity = £250.00
1 In Stock.
The cistern, syphon and float valve have been fully cleaned up & reconditioned. The cistern has been tested, set up to flush & the float valve checked. So ready to be fitted. A very good surviving example & strong flush every time.
Please note: Surface crack on lid & chip on front of the cistern. Not visible to naked eye. This could be professionally repaired if required.
Measurements:
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2 Gallon Capacity
Lead Stamp (Unstamped)
Non Reversable
Reconditioned Part 1 Float Valve - Currently has High Pressure Seat
3/4 Overflow Outlet - Standard Size
1 1/2 Syphon Outlet - Standard Size
External Overflow Only
Repaired? No
Crazing? No
Replacement fittings: All original minus brass seat float valve
Price Options: Please state number if interested in purchase:
1. Sold as seen
2. Sold with plastic flushpipe: +£15
3. Sold with chrome flushpipe: +£50
4. Sold with copper flushpipe: +£50
5. Sold with modern internal overflow syphon: -£20
6. Sold without handle: -£30
7. Sold with original brass seat float valve: +£15
8. Sold with original copper float ball: +£15
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1B. Sold with low pressure seat in float valve (for CWS installations)
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1C. Purchase with Twyfords Centaur WC pan: £400 (photographed with chrome flushpipe)
2C. Purchase with Twyfords Classic WC pan: £450
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1D. Cistern Repaired: +£200
1962 Primed Cast Iron W & J Lawley Low Level Toilet Cistern = £260.00
1 In Stock.
The cistern, syphon and float valve have been fully cleaned up & reconditioned. All original surviving fittings retained and reused, minus the replacement WC handle. The entire cistern has been primed in Zinc primer ready to paint. The cistern has been tested, set up to flush & the float valve checked. A full pass. So is ready to be fitted as it is.
Cistern features:
Light Cast
2 Gallon Capacity
Lead Stamp, Unstamped
Non reversible
Original H.P Float Valve - Cosmetically cleaned & new washer fitted
3/4 Overflow Outlet - Standard Size
1 1/2 Syphon Outlet - Standard Size
External Overflow Only
Repaired? No
Screw holes to wall, present.
Could be supplied with additional accessories - Feel free to PM.
Collection is preferred but quotes for delivery or shipping are available.
Restored 1950s W & J Lawley 402 Medium Cast Iron High Level Toilet Cistern = £300.00
Note: More in stock to be restored and for sale soon.
The cistern, syphon and float valve have been fully cleaned up & reconditioned. The entire cistern has been primed in red Oxide primer ready to paint. The cistern has been tested, set up to flush & the float valve checked. A full pass. So is ready to be fitted as it is. A good strong reliable flush on each pull.
Cistern features:
Medium Cast
2 Gallon Capacity
Stamped Lead Badge
Reversible lever, face & inlets.
Reconditioned Part 1 Float Valve - Currently has High Pressure Seat
Original Lawley Float Ball intact
3/4 Overflow Outlet - Standard Size
1 1/2 Syphon Outlet - Standard Size
Internal or External Overflow available
Repaired? No
9" cistern brackets / wall mounts required, no screw holes.
Price Options: Please state number if interested in purchase:
1. Sold as seen
2. Sold with plastic flushpipe: +£15
3. Sold with galvanized steel back wall flushpipe: £80
4. Sold with galvanized side wall flushpipe: £120
5. Sold with copper back wall flushpipe: +£140
6. Sold with copper side wall flushpipe: £200
7. Sold with original brass seat float valve: +£15
8. Sold with original copper float ball: +£15
--1B. Sold with low pressure seat in float valve (for CWS fed installations)
(SOLD) 1920s Claughton Bros "The Japkap" Pine Case Leadlined High Level Cistern = £420
Note: More in stock to be restored and for sale soon.
The cistern, syphon and float valve have been fully cleaned up & reconditioned. The cistern has been tested, set up to flush & the float valve checked. So ready to be fitted. A very good surviving example & strong flush every time.
Measurements:
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2.5 Gallon Capacity
Stamped 'Macclesfield' on lead lining
Fully Reversible
New Part 2 Float Valve - Currently has High Pressure Seat
1/2 Overflow Outlet - Non Standard Old Size
1 1/4 Syphon Outlet - Non Standard Old Size
External Overflow Only
Repaired? No
Replacement fittings: Float valve & lead removed from overflow pipe.
Japkap Flush characteristic: Drains Full Cistern & Jumpy
Price Options: Please state number if interested in purchase:
1. Sold as seen
2. Sold with plastic flushpipe: +£15
3. Sold with galvanized steel back wall flushpipe: £80
4. Sold with galvanized side wall flushpipe: £120
5. Sold with copper back wall flushpipe: +£140
6. Sold with copper side wall flushpipe: £200
7. Sold with original brass seat float valve: +£15
8. Sold with original copper float ball: +£15
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1B. Sold with low pressure seat in float valve (for CWS installations)
2B. Syphon modified to dual flush: £15
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After restoration video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2bmC5hDuOU&t=305s
1959 'Standard' Right Hand Flush Low Level Cistern in White Vitreous China & 2 gal capacity = £370.00
1 In Stock. Note: Price difference due to these right hand flush cisterns being harder to source than left hand cisterns at present.
The cistern, syphon and float valve have been fully cleaned up & reconditioned. The cistern has been tested, set up to flush & the float valve checked. So ready to be fitted. A very good surviving example & strong flush every time.
Measurements:
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2 Gallon Capacity
Unstamped
Non Reversible
Reconditioned Part 1 Float Valve - Currently has High Pressure Seat
3/4 Overflow Outlet - Standard Size
1 3/4 Syphon Outlet - Non Standard Size
Original Ceramic Syphon Present
External Overflow Only
Repaired? No
Crazing? No
Replacement fittings: 100% original.
Options:
1. Sold as seen
2. Sold with plastic flushpipe: +£15
3. Sold with chrome flushpipe: +£50
4. Sold with 42mm copper flushpipe: +£50
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1B. Sold with low pressure seat in float valve (for CWS installations)
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1C. Purchase with Standard Sanex WC pan: £675
(Photographed)
1960 'Standard' Left Hand Flush Low Level Cistern in White Vitreous China & 2 gal capacity = £350.00
1 In Stock. Note: Price difference due to these left hand flush cisterns being easier to source than right hand cisterns at present.
The cistern, syphon and float valve have been fully cleaned up & reconditioned. The cistern has been tested, set up to flush & the float valve checked. So ready to be fitted. A very good surviving example & strong flush every time.
Measurements:
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2 Gallon Capacity
Unstamped
Non Reversible
Reconditioned Part 1 Float Valve - Currently has High Pressure Seat
3/4 Overflow Outlet - Standard Size
1 3/4 Syphon Outlet - Non Standard Size
Original Ceramic Syphon Present
External Overflow Only
Repaired? No
Crazing? No
Replacement fittings: 100% original.
Options:
1. Sold as seen
2. Sold with plastic flushpipe: +£15
3. Sold with chrome flushpipe: +£50
4. Sold with 42mm copper flushpipe: +£50
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1B. Sold with low pressure seat in float valve (for CWS installations)
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1C. Purchase with Standard Sanex WC pan: £655
(Photographed)
