3-078-227 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Advertisement for Phillips’s "Toilet Aquarius", 1890. Device which replaced the pitcher or ewer, previously used for pouring water into a bowl for personal hygiene. '(Registered Title.) ROYLES' PATENT. Manufactory, MANCHESTER. A Novel and Ornamental arrangement of Water-Container for Toilet purposes, entirely superseding the Toilet Jug. No muscular effort required. The water flows into the basin by simply pulling forward the handle. No lifting of a heavy jug. A boon to Ladies. It is made of the finest Doulton Earthenware. The Container is mounted on an Ornamental Brass and Copper Frame. Will go on any Washstand. Breakages avoided. COMPLETE TOILET SET, In Ivory Colour, with Gold Sprays of Flowers on Container, £5 5s. Many other Patterns in Stock. HER MAJESTY'S POTTERS AND GLASS MANUFACTURERS. Telegrams: ["Ceramic, London."] Founded 130 Years ago at 175, 177, 179, OXFORD STREET, W. [Telephone No. 3544].' From "Illustrated London News", 1890.