It's all very well producing buildings of which Christopher Wren would have been proud (up to a point) but, as with so many things in life, it's what's inside that counts.
The Victorians, being a clever and resourceful bunch, decided to miss out the B&W stage and go straight to full colour versions.
However, those of us given to a certain early morning fragility might have found these difficult to live with.
Then there's this. The sharp eyed among you will have noticed that the writing is back to front.
I think that was probably deliberate and designed for those people who cause you to wonder if they know which way round to sit on a lavatory pan.
I offer no comment on this example.
Available in mahogany or oak at £2,500. Concealed cistern £300 extra.
One to consider for your next bathroom refurbishment.
Thomas Crapper, thou shouldst be living at this hour.