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Brass Bib Taps on Standpipe
For sale by Repton Co
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Brass Bib Taps on Standpipe

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Repton Co
Description

A good little pair of brass hot and cold bib taps on standpipes.

H 26cm (from countertop)

H (from opening to counter) 13.5cm

W tap handle 6cm

D (overall) 18cm

D (from centre of opening to base of foot) 11cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Repton Co has dated these Antique Brass Bib Taps to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238509
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000634
Description
A good little pair of brass hot and cold bib taps on standpipes.

H 26cm (from countertop)

H (from opening to counter) 13.5cm

W tap handle 6cm

D (overall) 18cm

D (from centre of opening to base of foot) 11cm

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated these Antique Brass Bib Taps to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238509
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000634
Repton Co
Repton Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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A pair of reclaimed antique brass bib taps with crosshead handles mounted on extended brass standpipes.
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Archive I A pair of reclaimed antique brass bib taps with crosshead handles mounted on extended brass standpipes.

Brass Bib Taps on Standpipe

Archive II A pair of reclaimed antique brass bib taps with crosshead handles mounted on extended brass standpipes. View II
Archive III A pair of reclaimed antique brass bib taps with crosshead handles mounted on extended brass standpipes. View III
Archive IV A pair of reclaimed antique brass bib taps with crosshead handles mounted on extended brass standpipes. View IV
Archive V A pair of reclaimed antique brass bib taps with crosshead handles mounted on extended brass standpipes. View V
Archive VI A pair of reclaimed antique brass bib taps with crosshead handles mounted on extended brass standpipes. View VI
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Repton Co

Repton Co
Telephone 07493 120423
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Cumbria
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 158
Repton Co
Repton Co
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A pair of reclaimed antique brass bib taps with crosshead handles mounted on extended brass standpipes.
Brass bib taps on standpipe
Ref: SA1238509
A pair of reclaimed antique brass bib taps with crosshead handles mounted on extended brass standpipes.
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  • ObjectSink Taps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Ceramic
  • ColourAged Brass
  • MotifsCrosshead handles, Extended standpipes, Curved bib spouts, Ceramic indices
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

A pair of Edwardian brass bib taps on standpipes serves as functional hardware for a sink installation. The pieces display an aged brass colour with visible verdigris and tarnish on the metal surfaces, alongside small white ceramic indices inset into the crosshead handles. Curved bib spouts direct downward, connecting through threaded joints to long vertical standpipes finished with mounting collars and nuts at the upper ends. The metal components show surface oxidation, scuffs, and natural weathering consistent with reclaimed architectural salvage. Individual taps measure 26 cm high, 6 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. Suitable for rustic farmhouse utility rooms or kitchens, these Victorian style fixtures mount directly onto a countertop or sink surround. The four-arm crosshead handles turn to control water flow through the spout openings, while the extended standpipes elevate the tap bodies above the mounting surface. Plumbers and renovators install matching pairs to supply hot and cold water in period properties or vintage-inspired interiors.

FAQs

Bib taps feature a downward-curving spout historically mounted directly to walls or raised vertical standpipes in nineteenth and early twentieth-century kitchens and bathrooms.

Period taps were predominantly cast from solid unlacquered brass, incorporating ceramic or porcelain central handle indices and internal leather or rubber washers to control water flow.

Authentic period taps typically display cast threading, hand-stamped maker marks or British standard markings, and surface patination resulting from historical oxidation.

Reclaimed brass taps add historical contrast to contemporary cloakrooms, utility rooms, or kitchens when mounted alongside Belfast sinks, marble tops, or concrete basins.

Preserve the aged surface by wiping with warm water and a microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip away the dark natural patina.
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