Shanks antique brass faucet (HOT & COLD) pair set | Early 1900s, Made in UK

A masterpiece embodying Victorian craftsmanship
Heavy brass faucet set from British company Shanks

Product Description:
This is a pair set of antique brass faucets made by Shanks, a long-established British faucet manufacturer. The ceramic handle tops are clearly marked "HOT" and "COLD," and the brand name "Shanks" is engraved on the top of each handle. The faucet body also has an oval engraving that reads "SHANKS LTD INCO SCOT," suggesting it was made in Scotland. Manufactured in the early 1900s (estimated 1920s-1930s), this classic design was used in middle-class urban homes, hotels, bathtubs, and washrooms of the time. The heavy brass body has a rich, aged patina. (R070090)

Specifications:
・Manufacturer: Shanks Ltd (Scotland)
・Manufacturing period: Estimated 1920s-1930s
・Material: Brass
・Size (approx.): Overall length 14.5cm x height 10cm (including handle)
・Connection thread diameter: Approx. 20mm outer diameter
・Markings: Ceramic handles (HOT/COLD), engraved (SHANKS SCOTLAND)
・Condition: Operation unchecked / Good appearance・Oxidation and aging present

Recommended Points:
・Made by "Shanks," a classic British antique brand: A rare original item from a historic and prestigious company.
・Aged beauty of brass material: The charm of brass with years of use.
・Perfect for display or store fixtures: For industrial or vintage-themed interiors.
・Practical and reusable: Reinstallation can be considered after replacing gaskets and internal maintenance.

Special Notes:
Shanks (Shanks Ltd.) was founded by John Shanks (1826–1895). Shanks, originally from Paisley, Scotland, apprenticed as a plumber in his youth and then established his own business in 1851. He initially started as an engineer for plumbing and gas appliances, then opened a branch in Barrhead in 1853, later concentrating his headquarters in Barrhead. Extending his plumbing business, he also ventured into sanitary equipment, ceramics, and brassware, manufacturing a wide range of sanitary fixtures, particularly water closets, washbasins, faucets, and bathtub fittings. Shanks was a company that handled a wide range of plumbing and sanitary equipment, combining technological innovation with manufacturing capability. It was not merely a parts manufacturer but a company with the ability to integrally design and manufacture entire sanitary systems.

*Based on AI research.