Source for Corsyn Crane

[Angela]

I work for a homeowner and need to source an exact replacement for an antique toilet. I wondered if anyone could refer me to a dealer (online or otherwise) that may have one. I am not a plumber and have very limited knowledge. I have just been asked to track it down. The following is the information I have if it helps:

Corsyn Crane
Twice Fired Vitreous China
marking under lid:
3 29 259
6

The current toilet is cracked at the base and we want to find a replacement before pulling it off to repair the seal that is leaking - in case it falls apart during the repair.

Thanks,
Angela

 

[Achutch]

Angela,

I have emailed you privately and sent you links to a couple of sites where antique toilets can be found.

The "Corsyn Crane" rings a bell. I thought that I saw a picture of one recently, but don't remember where, and I searched several places and couldn't find it.

I am not posting the links publicly because these are sites that I have visited (window shopping!!!), but not purchased from, and don't want to violate any rule that may be in place in this forum against posting links.

I am not a plumber, but have an interest in it, and have a working collection of antique toilets (and one state of the art TOTO which has truly proven itself to be an excellent piece of equipment).

Hope I'm able to help.

achutch

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Angela]

Thanks very much. I did not receive the e-mails yet but I look forward to reviewing them. I appreciate that you took the time to search your sources too. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[Achutch]

Angela,

When you log in to the forum, look in the upper right hnd corner where you'll see "Welcome, Angela". Then click below on Private Messages. If it isn't there, I'll resend it.

achutch

 

[Big E]

Angela,

My name is Elmer and I have a 1929 Spanish in CA. I also have the exact same toilet you mentioned and need parts. Did you have any luck? If anyone can help me please point me in the right direction. Thanks.

 

[SRdenny]

What parts do you need, Big E?

 

[Big E]

Parts

I think I need almost everything. What I have looks original. The metal is weak and breaks if moved. The flap (If that is the proper name) is only sealing about 50% of the time. I have triplets so it is getting a lot of use. Please help if you can. Thanks!

 

[Angela]

update

Sorry I did not update everyone earlier. I had such a hard time finding the same piece that we ended up just taking our chances and removing it without a back-up a couple weeks ago. Luckily it did not break and the plumber was able to fix the seal and it is working great. He did say it was a very tedious job and he was here much longer than expected.

As far as a suggestion, the only Crane I found in my search that I thought might be a match was just the bowl. And, the contact there never returned my inquiries. It is in New York:

http://www.demolitiondepot.com/vo/demo/inv/list.asp?t=Search

If the above link does not work - it is Demolition Depot item#11371.

Angela

 

[SRdenny]

Angela
You might try these people.
http://www.ohmegasalvage.com/
Or just Google "Plumbing Salvage" and have at it.