Lavatory
Dent and Hellyer Ltd.
Category
Historic Services / Water & sewage
Date
1800 - 1899
Materials
oak, ceramic & metal
Measurements
520 mm (H)1210 mm (Length)
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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1127957
Summary
A historic water system comprising of a Dent & Helyer Optimus (E) china bowl in soft wood box lat 19thC valve closet. Oak framed box toilet fitting (in bathroom at end of passage). Flush handle to be pulled vertically upwards fitted to one side, two small storage compartments each side. Flat oak lid. Panelling around sides.
Marks and inscriptions
On ceramic basin Dent and Hellyer, Patent Optimus.
Makers and roles
Dent and Hellyer Ltd. , manufacturer