Drummonds has unveiled a new iteration of its traditional shower controls, with updates to the Coll and Dalby collections. Originally established as a restorer of antique bathroom pieces, Drummonds has been manufacturing in its own foundry for nearly three decades—preserving the authenticity of original Victorian forms while introducing subtle innovations.
The new Dalby Concealed Shower controls include a thermostatic valve, on/off control and two-way shower diverter, which can be purchased separately or as a complete shower plate set. The Coll shower fittings adapt classic Edwardian lever handles into elegant concealed controls with a thermostatic valve, on/off control and two-way diverter.
The Dalby surface-mounted shower is a continuation of the earliest 19th-century designs, which featured external pipework and robust valve controls adapted from nautical and manufacturing machinery. Characterful and charming, they are a piece of British interiors history and bring an eye-catching structure to any bathroom scheme, available in all nine of Drummonds’ brass finishes.
Previous adaptations include monobloc taps in the Coll and Mull collections, as well as the Rother back-to-wall toilet pan, all of which translate Victorian forms into contemporary formats. This evolution is made possible by the peerless skill of Drummonds’ artisans, who preserve traditional casting techniques for cast iron, china and brass.
The brass foundry, in particular, is a world leader in the art of lost-wax casting, producing intricate forms with exceptional precision. Famed for its cast-iron baths, Drummonds has also become renowned for its shower offering—most notably, the inimitable freestanding shower collection. The updated Coll and Dalby collections are available in all nine of Drummonds’ signature brassware finishes.
