Kesslara 849 Hand-Hammered Copper Bathtub, 165 cm

Set up in a period house bathroom keeping a clawfoot look with modern plumbing, Kesslara 849 plumbs in with a freestanding filler rather than deck-mounted taps, which is what keeps the sides clean.

It is built in copper: hand-hammered copper with a protective lacquer, which develops its own patina over years rather than corroding.

Delivery arrives crated on a pallet; two people are needed to move it into the room, ideally before the last stud wall goes up. Ten years of daily use leaves a door seal or a roller tired long before the glass or the tub itself gives up.

Specification

• Type: Hand-Hammered Copper Bathtub, 165 cm
• Material: Copper
• Dimensions: 165 × 75 × 60 cm
• Capacity: 165 litres, hand-hammered finish
• Weight: 94.33 kg

Care

Wipe down after use and avoid abrasive cleaners on acrylic or stone resin — they dull the finish permanently. Cast iron and copper only need occasional polishing to keep their look.