Stock No. 33782

Antique Shanks Canopy Bath and Shower

An antique cast iron canopy bath and shower by Shanks and Co. Made by iconic makers of its time, this Edwardian style bath has detailed ball and claw feet, accompanied by a large shower with glass screens and a nickel finish. Those with wealth would have been the proud owners of this bath in England…

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Dimensions

Depth: 185cm72.83in

Width: 82cm32.28in

Height: 238cm93.7in

Weight: 243kg535.72lbs

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. Comes with shower and spray functions. Shower may benefit from being cleaned and tested. Working plunger waste. Bath resurfaced. Supplied and dismantled for transport purposes. Bath transports as one unit. Shower canopy flat packs for shipping – we would suggest it would require assembling by an experienced plumber.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1900

Maker

Shanks & Co

Material

Cast Iron, Metal, Nickel

Origin

England

Period

Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Style

Edwardian, Victorian

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An antique cast iron canopy bath and shower by Shanks and Co. Made by iconic makers of its time, this Edwardian style bath has detailed ball and claw feet, accompanied by a large shower with glass screens and a nickel finish.

Those with wealth would have been the proud owners of this bath in England during the early 20th century. In the present day, it would make an elegant fit in a vintage main bathroom or ensuite of an Edwardian or Victorian property. It has shower, spray, plunge and wave functions.

Shanks & Co (1851-1992)

Shanks & Co Ltd, founded by John Shanks in partnership with his brother Andrew in 1851, quickly became an iconic British company. Based in Paisley, Scotland, together they went on to achieve worldwide success supplying and fitting sanitary ware, including on the Titanic and cruise ships Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth – making this canopy bath a quality find of its time and today.

Additional information

Weight 243 kg
Dimensions 185 × 82 × 238 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1900

Maker

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Origin

England

Period

Late 19th / Early 20th Century

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