No. 23 - The 73" Chariot Clawfoot, Polished Brass with Drain and Overflow
No. 23 - The 73" Chariot Clawfoot, Polished Brass with Drain and Overflow
Perhaps the most elegant of all bathtubs, this Chariot clawfoot offers a large bathing area with a sit up position. It has excellent depth to overflow for a really deep soak.
This is our simply stunning 73” Polished Brass version. This tub has a pure brass 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 brass 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 brass 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 73” long version of this beautiful Chariot style clawfoot 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 even the tallest single bather, the 73” version is amply sized inside, this tub is also extremely suitable for two person bathing.
Polished Brass
We use pure brass for the exteriors on the Brass 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 brass.
Since the brass 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 brass has a natural shiny 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 brass remains shiny and bright, simply wipe away any stains or marks with a soft cloth and some Mothers polish.