Contemporary Bronze Swan Towel Rail

Inspired by the idea to have a decorative and functional bathroom range, Water & Wood have introduced a small collection of bronze bathroom accessories. The swan as a motif was chosen for its silhouette and associations to water. Often found on antique French bath taps, the swans lend themselves to a bathroom setting. This towel rail is wall mounted and comes in two lengths. Here the shorter length of 19" is perfect for a hand towel.

The swans are made from solid bronze: individually cast in one of Britain's oldest foundries. Using an ancient process called lost-wax casting a rubber mould is made of the original design. Then wax copies are created, which in turn have a plaster jacket poured around them. The bronze is heated in a furnace and poured into this plaster mould. Once cooled every piece of bronze is patinated by hand and a micro crystalline wax is applied to bring out the lustre of the metal.

Care: Bronze is naturally antibacterial and will develop a light patina over time. This is part of the beauty of bronze but you can clean it using a damp sponge and gentle soap before drying with a soft cloth.

Rail length: 19" - 48cm, Swan mounts: 14cm x 6.7cm, Supplied with 2" long brass screws for installation.

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