This is a very ornate cast iron urinal, dating from around the turn of the 19th/20th century. It was removed from the Woodhall Junction Station and brought to the Museum of Lincolnshire Life in 1972.
The very thin flat casting of iron is an example of the great skill of engineers of the time. Today it would not be possible to make such thin and flat designs, as the additives used in the casting process are now considered too damaging too the environment.*
*Information taken from a signboard at The Museum of Lincolnshire Life.
It looks almost like carved wood, Cherie
The artwork is fabulous and in some ways inappropriate for its use LOL
And there was I discussing in the Tavern some of the essentials of a Gentleman’s Residence, but even when lauding the virtue of having water at hand gave barely a thought to the bogs. !
Perhaps such an ornate convenience would stop the spoiling of the carpets?
I have to confess that I am not convinced
they are certainly packed with a lot of detailed work, CP.
I was quite intrigued by them, because they were so ornate and quite unlike anything I had seen before.
we gentlemen enjoy fine things too Cherie… that was some craftsmanship and a good presentation… thanks….peter:)
It is very ornate, I have not seen anything like it before!
WOW…. those men are so lucky…. this is a brilliant object.
In Amsterdam we have these…
http://www.studiokoning.nl/Foto_22/Urinoir.html
‘krul’ is ‘curl’….
They are not something we see a lot of in the UK these days.
The ones in Amsterdam do not give the men as much modesty.
Interesting. Much more discreet than today’s modern ones!
I agree
There is something broadly similar on Bewdley station on the Severn Valley Railway. I seem to recall from my schooldays that they were common in France.
I must admit I have never noticed any in England but I have noticed several such facilities in France.
Very pretty, elaborate- yet must have stunk!!!!
When they were in use they probably did stink, but luckily (in this instance) I have no sense of smell
It is lovely to see you again xx