Pacific Porcelainware toilets and Tank
Pacific Porcelainware was acquired by American Standard in the 1920s, original branded pieces are considered rare collector items.
Pacific Porcelainware was a prominent early 20th-century American plumbing manufacturer.
The company operated independently until it was acquired by the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company in the mid-1920’s.
Following the buyout, Standard continued utilizing Pacific's original casting molds. They slowly swapped out the interior stamps. As a result, collectors often discover vintage transition pieces—such as a 1920s toilet tank featuring a Pacific body paired with an identical color-matched lid stamped "Standard".
Historical Artifacts & Restorations
Original Pacific Porcelainware items are highly sought after by historical architectural preservationists and vintage hardware enthusiasts.
The "Quieto Jr." Line: Pacific partnered with major pottery producers like the Trenton Potteries Company (Tepeco) to distribute heavy-duty vitreous china toilet bowls branded under the Pacific Pipe & Supplylogo.
Plumbing Specifications: Vintage Pacific bowlstypically demand non-standard installations compared to modern fixtures. Many models require a precise 14-inch rough-in and a true 4-inch closet flange to function correctly, making direct replacements in standard 3-inch modern plumbing challenging.