Stock No. 35383

Antique Shanks Carrara Marble Sink

An antique Shanks Carrara marble sink sourced from a country house in Cheshire, England. Dating from the early 20th century, this beautiful Shanks sink has an original shaped marble skirt and undercoated porcelain basin, making it a rare piece and stunning addition for a vintage bathroom or period style cloakroom. The shaped chrome brass legs…

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£7,745.00

Dimensions

Depth: 64.5cm25.39in

Width: 84cm33.07in

Height: 124cm48.82in

Weight: 81kg178.57lbs

Metric
Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. Transports as 7 main components. All original chromed brass fittings and plunger waste. No cracks in bowl. Light wear and crazing. Taps turn freely but have not been tested. Porcelain basin attached to underside of marble.

Wear

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

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1900

Material

Carrara Marble, Marble

Origin

England

Period

Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Style

Victorian

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An antique Shanks Carrara marble sink sourced from a country house in Cheshire, England. Dating from the early 20th century, this beautiful Shanks sink has an original shaped marble skirt and undercoated porcelain basin, making it a rare piece and stunning addition for a vintage bathroom or period style cloakroom.

The shaped chrome brass legs are accompanied by stylish tumbler holders and splash back.

Shanks & Co

Shanks & Co Ltd was founded by John Shanks in partnership with his brother Andrew in 1851 and 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 original sink a quality find to become the focal point of any antique style bathroom.

We have a second similar sink available.

Additional dimensions

Height from floor to surface 78.5cm (30.91in).

Additional information

Weight 81 kg
Dimensions 64.5 × 84 × 124 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1900

Material

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Origin

England

Period

Late 19th / Early 20th Century

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