No. 14 - The 59" Chariot Standing, Polished Copper with Drain and Overflow
No. 14 - The 59" Chariot Standing, Polished Copper with Drain and Overflow
Perhaps the most elegant of all bathtubs, this Chariot Standing bathtub offers a large bathing area with a sit up position. It has excellent depth to overflow for a really deep soak.
This is our gorgeous 59” Polished Copper version. This tub has a pure copper coated and polished exterior; it has a thick cast iron center and a high gloss, high grade enameled interior. While we apply a protective clear beeswax to the tub exterior before shipping, the copper will naturally tarnish over time. Further applications of beeswax will slow any patina and to remove any unwanted patina, a soft cloth and some polish will work perfectly.
The copper is applied to the tub exterior as it exits the mold portraying natural, interesting and unique mold markings which truly enhance the beauty of the tub.
Our 59” long version of this beautiful Chariot style floor standing bathtub was inspired by the original Chariot tubs manufactured by Rogeat in Lyon, France around the 1850’s. The original was a little narrow for modern bathing expectations and we make ours a little wider. The additional width does not deflect from the beauty of the original piece. For most single bathers, the 59” version is amply sized inside.
Polished Copper
We use pure copper for the exteriors on the Copper Collection. The cast iron tub is left in its original form as it exits the mold and cleaned of any excess iron scale. We then finish the inside of the tub with thick, bright white enamel before completing the exterior. Onto the raw iron exterior, we apply twelve layers of molten copper.
Since the copper is applied in a liquid molten form, this allows it to enter all of the cracks, crevices and small cavities that occur naturally during the casting process. This gives each tub its own unique beauty.
The copper has a natural shiny pinkish gold reflective living finish that will tarnish and develop a noticeable patina over the years. If you enjoy watching the tub age as it moves through life in your home, do nothing to the surface when it becomes marked. These marks will alter and change in color over time. The exterior will develop its own very special and unique patina, produced by the natural environment in the home. If you prefer that the copper remains shiny and bright, simply wipe away any stains or marks with a soft cloth and some Mothers polish.