How it works
1. Choose your colourway
Vintage, Parchment, White, Black, Chalkboard or Blueprint.
2. Pick your size
From A5 up to A0, or 4x6 up to 24x36 inches.
3. Choose your finish
Fine art print, rolled canvas, classic frame, float framed canvas or premium box frame.
4. We print & ship
Made to order and dispatched Monday to Friday. Order before 1pm for same day dispatch.
5 print & frame options
A classic invention deserves a classic finish. Frames come in black, white or natural. Classic frames include a fine art print; float frames include premium canvas; premium box frames include a fine art print behind clear acrylic glazing.
Product details
Description
Water Closet 1909 Patent Print
Introducing our exquisite collection of Patent Prints, where history meets artistry. These unique and captivating prints showcase the original blueprints and designs of iconic inventions that have shaped our world. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to your home or office decor, these patent prints are a testament to human ingenuity and innovation.
Each design is digitally re-mastered by us from the original patent drawing, then printed to order on archival paper. Hang it on its own or create a gallery wall of inventions.
About our patent prints
Digitally re-mastered vintage patents
Each print is based on an original patent drawing of an iconic invention, digitally re-mastered by us so every line and label is crisp, then printed to order.
Six colourways
Choose Vintage, Parchment, White, Black, Chalkboard or Blueprint to suit your room.
Please note
- A frame is not included unless you choose a framed option.
- Colours on your screen may look slightly different to the printed artwork.
Print quality & finishes
Designed by us in our UK studio, printed locally worldwide
Every print is made to order on professional archival paper using Giclée printing, the same technology used by high-end galleries, and printed close to you for faster delivery.
- Sharp detail: high-resolution printing keeps the fine lines and handwritten notes of the original patent crisp.
- Museum-grade archival ink: fade-resistant, pigment-based inks keep your print looking brilliant for years.
Fine Art Print
- Natural white, thick fine art paper
- Smooth texture, matte finish
- Giclée printing
- Printed borderless unless you request a border
Premium Rolled Canvas
- 400gsm artist-grade canvas
- 200+ year display permanence
- Delivered rolled, matte finish, Giclée printing
- Printed borderless unless you request a border
If you plan to stretch your canvas over a frame and need a border, please contact us via live chat or email before ordering so we can advise on sizing.
Packaging
Your print is packed in an acid-free protective sleeve, then sent in a hardboard-backed rigid envelope or rolled in a rigid postal tube depending on size. The sleeve protects your print and makes it easy to remove and flatten, ready to hang.
Framing
We offer classic framing, float framed canvas and premium box framing on all of our prints at an additional cost. Choose your print finish above to add framing. Frames come in black, white and natural.
- Classic frame: includes a fine art print.
- Float framed canvas: includes premium canvas.
- Premium box frame: hand-stained real wood with a specialist wax finish, 33mm deep, with a fine art print behind clear acrylic glazing.
See framing information and photos
Framing delivery times
We estimate 2–5 business days worldwide for framed prints and 3–7 business days worldwide for float framed canvas and premium box framed prints.
Print size guide
These are the exact measurements of the printed paper you'll receive for the size you choose. Use them to help you pick a frame, as you'll need one that fits one of the sizes below.
A5 - 5.8 x 8.3 Inches (14.8 cm x 21 cm)
A4 - 8.3 x 11.7 Inches (21 cm x 29.7 cm)
A3 - 11.7 x 16.5 Inches (29.7 cm x 42 cm)
A2 - 16.5 x 23.4 Inches (42 cm x 59.4 cm)
A1 - 23.4 x 33.1 Inches (59.4 x 84.1 cm)
A0 - 33.1 x 46.8 Inches (84.1 x 118.9 cm)
4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 11x17, 16x20, 20x24, 24x34 and 24x36 Inches
Delivery, gifting & returns
Send it straight to your gift recipient
Add a little extra love with a personalised note from you. Just tell us what you'd like to say at checkout and we'll write it up for you.
We dispatch orders Monday to Friday. Order before 1pm for same day dispatch.
Domestic Shipping
Free delivery on all UK domestic orders.
International Shipping
Free worldwide tracked delivery on framed prints.
Unframed prints get free delivery worldwide on orders over £20.
Print Delivery Times
Unframed Prints
- UK: 1–2 business days
- USA: 1–3 business days
- Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada: 2–4 business days
- Rest Of The World 2–5 business days
Classic Framed Prints
- UK: 2–4 business days
- USA: 2–4 business days
- Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada: 2–5 business days
- Rest Of The World: 3–7 Business days
Float Framed Canvas Prints
- UK: 2–5 business days
- USA: 2–5 business days
- Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada: 3–7 business days
- Rest Of The World: 4–8 Business days
Premium Box Framed Prints
- Usually 3–7 business days worldwide
(weekends and public holidays are not classed as business days)
Delivery times are estimates and are not guaranteed, There may delays if your item is held by customs.
Refunds/cancellations
We do not accept refunds for personalised items or framed prints. If your item arrives damaged we will send a replacement. We will ask for photo evidence of the damage to the print or frame.
Our framing service is a custom service so it not part of our return policy.
Import/customs duties Information
UK Customers - Import/customs duties
We are based in the UK and all of our prints and framed for UK customers will be shipped from our studio in Staffordshire. There are no customs duties for UK customers.
USA Customers - Import/customs duties
Prints and framed prints will be shipped from within the USA. This means your order will arrive within just a few days and there are no customs duties to be paid.
EU Customers - Import/customs duties
We ship prints and framed prints to the EU from the Netherlands so that customers do not have to pay customs duties on their orders within the EU. On rare occasions when we can not ship from the EU your print will be shipped from the UK and there may be customs due that are payable by the customer.
Australian Customers - Import/customs duties
Prints and framed prints will be shipped from within Australia. This means your order will arrive within just a few days and there are no customs duties to be paid.
New Zealand Customers - Import/customs duties
Prints and framed prints will be shipped from Australia. This means your order will arrive within just a few days and there are no customs duties to be paid
UAE Customers - Import/customs duties
Prints and framed prints will be shipped from the UK or Australia to the UAE, Import duties are only usually due on orders over 3000 AED however we have seen instances where the UAE has charged import duties.
Canadian Customers - Import/customs duties
Prints and framed prints will be shipped from the within Canada or from USA or UK to the Canada, Import duties are only usually due on items over $60 CAD import duties are usually 5% of the value of the item. Most orders will be shipped from Canada with zero customs duties
Lost Mail Policy
Lost mail claims will not be accepted until after 5 working days after the due delivery date for UK domestic orders and 10 working days after the due delivery date for all international orders. If your parcel is declared lost by royal mail we will ship you replacements prints.
Tracking numbers will be provided for all orders over £25.
Export duties may be payable if you order outside of the UK. As with all international orders the duties are to be paid by the purchaser. We recommend that customers please check before they place an order if they will be liable for import taxes.