Copper Sinks – the Kitchen Sink to End all Kitchen Sinks.
Back in June 1996, on a warm summery day, the IRA set off a 3000 pound bomb in the middle of Manchester city centre. Warning had spread about an hour before the blast so it had given police time to empty the centre and no one was seriously hurt. However, the bomb caused £700 million damage to the city’s infrastructure and a lot of buildings were badly damaged. One building that was included in this group was the much loved Royal Exchange theatre, an imposing Grade II listed pile of Victoriana.
My Dad who worked in demolition and waste recycling was commissioned to clean up the wreck of a theatre and started work there as soon as it was safe. My dad was told which rooms to leave and which rooms to completely clear out. In one room that he walked into, which was a complete mess of plasterboard and rubble, was a intact old Victorian copper sink. It stood out in the sad wreckage of the room, an artefact of the 19th century still standing even after the force of the bomb.
When I got home from work that evening, he turned up with this sink. I was wondering what on earth he had for me, but when I saw it, I fell in love. My dad was in the middle of helping my rip out my kitchen , and we were both keeping our eyes open for a kitchen sink but I was thinking of a Belfast sink. Belfast sink But when I saw the brass sink, I knew it was fate – I was meant to have this sink.
kitchen sinks The sink was antique, which gave it a unique look, but it was so hardy that it looked as good as new and incredible beautiful. The inside of the bowl had a delicate symmetrical star motifs and rolled rim. It had come from France in the 1890s but my Dad was convinced it was older. My dad installed it into my kitchen and it is now a fully functioning kitchen sink. Copper sink aren’t the first choice for a kitchen sink, but they should be, I am potty about them. They’re so nostalgic and beautiful and really create a talking point whenever guests around.
Copper, Brass, Bronze and Steel
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Old Dutch International Moscow Mule 16-Ounce Copper Mug $17.10 A sturdy handsome copper mug first made for drinking the famous “Moscow Mule” served to Hollywood stars during the golden era. Made of solid polished copper with a nickel lining and brass handle it will also add panache to your favorite beverage. Recipe for Moscow Mule included. Hand wash. Size: 4″H 3″W 3″ Dia.; 16 oz. 1 pint capacity… |
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Revere Copper Bottom Teakettle Revere 3-1/2-Quart Copper Bottom Tea Kettle. One of the first names in tea kettles, Revere offers a range of high-quality polished stainless steel models with copper bottoms for fast heating. Traditionally styled, the kettles feature easy-grip, black phenolic handles, whistling spouts and trigger mechanism for easy and safe pouring. Each of the kettles is embossed with Paul Revere’s signature…. |
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Culligan US-600A 3/8-Inch Undersink Drinking Water Filter $24.00 The Culligan US 600 drinking water filter fits compactly under the kitchen sink and taps directly into the cold water plumbing line for convenient access to filtered water from the existing kitchen faucet. The unit installs easily on a 3/8” cold water line using quick connect fittings and is designed with an integrated mounting bracket for added installation ease. Plastic tubing and all installat… |
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Hot Patinas Techniques for Bronze, Brass, and Copper [VHS] $60.00 This is an instructional video about the hot patina process on bronze, brass, and copper metals. An explanation of the tools needed, safety equipment, alloy of the metals, and surface preparation is given. Learn how to make and apply over 15 different patinas. Also included is information about clear protective sealers, wax, paint, dye, oxides, and mica powders…. |
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Cold Patinas Techniques for Bronze, Brass, and Copper (DVD) [VHS] … |
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Painting Metal: Copper & Brass [VHS] $65.00 Lean how to paint highly reflective metal surfaces like copper, brass, silver, and gold in this study using a live setup. This video is one of the first to pull together the information presented in earlier, preparatory titles about the treatment of still life objects and how to paint them. Watch as Johnnie paints every stroke in this attractive setup of her painting tools and paint along with h… |
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Painting Metal: Copper & Brass $50.56 Learn how to paint highly reflective metal surfaces like copper, brass, silver, and gold in this study using a live setup. This video is one of the first to pull together the information presented in earlier, preparatory titles about the treatment of still life objects and how to paint them. Watch as Johnnie paints every stroke in this attractive setup of her painting tools and paint along with … |
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Hot Patinas Techniques for Bronze, Brass, and Copper (DVD) $36.00 Go step by step through the hot patina process and the patinas. Begin with safety, tools, alloy of metal, and surface preparation. Then learn how to make and apply over 15 different hot patinas and how to protect them indoors and out. Included is information on how to use paint, dye, pigment, oxides, and mica powders in combination to achieve varied finishes… |
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Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish: 12 OZ … |
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Lodge Cast Iron Scrubber Brush $3.64 Lodge K11BRSH 11″ Cast Iron Scrubber For over 110 years, Lodge has been teaching folks how to clean cast iron. Although we canât provide the hot water, we can offer this sturdy, stiff bristled brush and these great pan scrappers. Lodge K11BRSH 11″ Cast Iron Scrubber Features: Sturdy stiff nylon bristles Polycarbonate pan scraper For use on cast iron 11″ wood handle… |
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