Hammered Bathroom Copper Tub
This hammered bathroom copper tub is a beautiful piece of art. From a copper sheet (gauge 14, 0.066", 1.63mm thickness) the wise artisan hands transform it into this unique piece. If you are not amazed by the exquisite beauty of this tub, we will refund your money, no questions asked! This bathroom copper tub has a standard 2" diameter drainage hole in the bottom-center of the tub. The height is 32" in its tallest part, which is in the two extremes of the tub; 24.25" in its lowest part which is at its central part. The handles are made of solid copper and their diameter is 6" for the moving one and 7" for the welded to the tub one. The internal depth is 20". The bottom external dimensions are 50.5" long by 24" wide, with rounded corners.
The hammer footprint is very visible, giving it its own character. The reddish/oxidated texture is characteristic of natural copper when it is cooled down from red-hot temperature using cold water, that specific characteristic is what makes it so beautiful. The border around the tub is 2.75" wide. The riveting at the tub bottom is 6" tall.
This copper tub was mostly raised with the artist hammer. The techniques used by Santa Clara del Cobre craftsmen is the same one used for several centuries, where no sophisticated tools are used, just the furnace to heat the copper and a hammer to give it the shape. The finish is in a dark brownish color. Along your home decoration, this piece it will add a unique touch to your bathroom style making it a very special point of attraction.
This particular copper tub will not rust or become greenish because is covered by a resin layer to protect it from humidity, just keep it as dry as you can to preserve it longer with the current color textures; however no more maintenance required.
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