The latest addition to my toilet collection.

[sonnyndad]

If 59 means 1959, what does the L mean?

 

[super-sweeper]

I have no clue, let's say L is for lavatory! Or perhaps L is secret potty code for 12, as in the 12th model in production or offered in 1959, or maybe even December! 

 

[super-sweeper]

Scratch out the December part, 'MAY 4' is clearly visible on the bottom! Sorry, I'm just learning to translate Kohler! 

 

[sonnyndad]

The pictures above are of the underside of the circa 1959 "Standard" Compact Cadet, not the 1962 Kohler Wellworth.

 

[gusherb]

I'm gonna venture a guess and say May 4th 1959. My Cadet has a regular year stamped Into it though, as well as a letter with a 59 at the end of it. Mine was December 9th (I think) 1959.

 

[sonnyndad]

That's awesome!

I have a 1959 "Standard" Cadet (Compact) in Suez Tan just like Gusherb! Sometime this week I will get footage of the "Standard" attempting to flush various things such as golf balls and a full freezer tray full of ice. You can see the Wellworth flush on my YT channel, TheUniversalDave1.

 

[gusherb]

Mine is not Suez Tan, but rather Venetian Pink.

I can't wait to see videos of your Compact!

 

[poconovacman]

If any of y'all are interested, I've gradually been remodeling my bathroom and found this antique gem sitting outside of a thrift shop. I think it looks great in the room. I just need to find a tank lid as this one's is missing.

The tank is dated January 19, 1960 and it is a Rheem-Richmond. It flushes an aquarium, so I think the plunger in the corner will merely be a decoration.

 

[gusherb]

Cool find! I hope you find a tank lid for it and get that leak on it to stop!

You should throw that plunger in the trash now that you have that water guzzler!

 

[super-sweeper]

Clayton, it's time to play....<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> THE LUXY1205 GAME!!</span>, where you have to explain the backstory on your collection! Seriously, I'm sure it'll be fun to hear about when and where you got all those pottys! 

 

[arh1953]

There are vintage bath fixture sites online, I'm sure you can find a pink lid for your Rheem-Richmond!

 

[sonnyndad]

I got a circa 1959 American-Standard Lexington in the same color as the Compact Cadet today at the Restore for $20.00. It happened under mysterious circumstances. I went back to the House of Vacuums in high hopes of repossessing my Sanitaire, which was unsuccessful. Since I waw all irritated and stuff, I went to the Restore to vent. That's when I found the circa 1959 American-Standard Lexington.

 

[super-sweeper]

yay! but that's only 1 toilet story, what about the others? 

 

[sonnyndad]

I could write a whole essay on where my toilets came from!

 

[super-sweeper]

Go right ahead, I'll grab some snacks! 

 

[sonnyndad]

Standard toilets under mercury vapor

I got my 1959 American-Standard Lexington in Venetian Pink all cleaned up, and it's chillin' under my new 175 watt mercury vapor cobrahead.

 

[super-sweeper]

oooo pretty light! 

 


You should build a shed with toilets lining the walls, they can all be hooked up, you can set a world record for most toilets flushing at the same time!  

 

[sonnyndad]

Pretty light

I got it from the World's Longest Yardsale for a whopping $2.00.

 

[marks_here]

That's every persons dream toilets...in the living room that way you won't miss anything on the telly!! I remember that episode of the golden girls when Dorothy walks in & sees her name sitting on the toilet in the living room!

 

[super-sweeper]

Mark, those pottys aren't connected to the plumbing, don't try anything! Even the Rug-Renovator couldn't help you out of that mess!