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Antique Shanks & Co Art Nouveau Pedestal Basin

About the Item

An antique Shanks & Co. Art Nouveau porcelain basin on a pedestal. This late 19th century sink is in a sleek design of an impressive scale. Pairing design with form, the pleasing oval basin, square splashback and curved pedestal with elegant moulds, make this unusual freestanding basin perfect for a main bathroom of an art nouveau style property. 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 27.17 in (69 cm)Depth: 19.89 in (50.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Basin has been resurfaced, but the pedestal has not. Supplied with modern taps in traditional style as pictured. Plug with finger ring which is not shown but is supplied.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9356821stDibs: LU2096339927052

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