Now available to order on Drummonds’ classic Usk cast-iron bath, the Hammered Copper finish is a uniquely luxurious craft process. Beginning with wrapping the bath exterior in sheet copper, this is then beaten into place by hand with mallets, creating the characteristic undulations and dimples. Finally, the metal is polished to a high shine and then lacquered to preserve the natural warmth and gleaming lustre of the copper.
Based on a traditional ‘bateau’ shape, Drummonds’ freestanding Usk bath makes a striking centrepiece for today’s bathrooms. It celebrates the many artisanal processes involved in the making of Drummonds’ cast iron baths: from the pouring of the molten iron to the dry frit enameling, each bath takes several weeks to make – even before the specialist hand finishing.
The Usk bath shown measures 65 by 27 by 27.5 inches and retails for $14,950.
