Keystone Pottery Vitreous China Toilet Tank – Trenton, NJ – 21" W x 7⅞" D x 15" T

Description :
This vintage vitreous china toilet tank was manufactured by Keystone Pottery of Trenton, New Jersey, a respected name in early 20th-century American sanitary ware. The tank features the company’s signature “Keystone Pottery Vitreous China – Trenton, NJ” hallmark in blue, framed by a laurel wreath emblem. Its compact rectangular form and rounded corners reflect the design aesthetics of the 1930s–1950s, combining durability with clean, utilitarian style. The piece includes original fittings—flush lever, inlet valve, and overflow hardware—with interior mineral deposits and natural patina consistent with age. Structurally intact and free of major cracks, this tank is ideal for historical restoration, architectural salvage, or display.

Era:
Mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1950s).

Style:
Industrial / Early Modern Utility.

Technique:
Slip-cast vitreous china body with kiln-fired enamel glaze and cast metal flush lever assembly.

Tools Used:
Ceramic slip molds, glazing sprayers, kiln firing, and lathe-polished brass hardware.

History:
Keystone Pottery operated out of Trenton, NJ—once a major hub for American ceramic and sanitary production. Their vitreous china fixtures were known for consistent quality and heavy glaze, often used in public and residential installations.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Keystone Pottery, Trenton, NJ.

Measurements:
21" W x 7⅞" D x 15" T

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 45–55 lbs.

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
28" L x 14" W x 20" H (boxed with dense foam or palletized).



Music:
Best accompanied by Billie Holiday’s “I’ll Be Seeing You” — graceful, timeless, and rooted in American craftsmanship of the same era.

Item Number : P15090

Category : Toilet Tank

Brand : Keystone Pottery, Trenton, NJ.