Sink
Samuel Gratrix, Jun. & Bro. Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Water & sewage
Date
Unknown
Materials
china & nickle
Place of origin
Manchester
Collection
Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1422037
Summary
A historic water system comprising of a China sink with nickle plated taps Gratrix Ltd. Manchester. A consultant's report refers to a photograph of a reservoir under the west lawn which had been de-silted, it is not clear whether this was drinking water or for other services. It is reported that there was a ram pump raising water from the river.
Makers and roles
Samuel Gratrix, Jun. & Bro. Ltd , manufacturer