"Mary Fisher" wrote in message
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When we moved here the original (1937) washbasin was here, with its
pedestal. I used to worry because you could see air (as it were) between
the
pedestal and basin. Spouse said the pedestal was just there to hide the
pipes and had no supporting function. since then I looked at others, all
pedestals seem to be for cosmetic (modesty) reasons. Washbasins were
always
firmly held by wall brackets.


Modesty reasons ?! You are Twiggy and I claim my 5 quid....