Drummonds has unveiled a new iteration of its traditional shower controls, updating the Dalby and Colll collections. Established as a restorer of antique bathroom pieces, Drummonds has been manufacturing in its own foundry for nearly three decades, preserving the authenticity of original Victorian forms while introducing subtle innovations.
The new Dalby Concealed Shower controls include a thermostatic valve, on/off control, and a two-way shower diverter. They can be purchased separately or as a complete shower plate set. The Coll shower fittings adapt classic Edwardian lever handles into elegant concealed controls, with a thermostatic valve, on/off control, and two-way diverter.
Creative director James Lentaigne comments: “The Dalby surface-mounted shower is a continuation of the earliest nineteenth-century designs, which featured external pipework and robust valve controls adapted from nautical and manufacturing machinery. Characterful and charming, they are a piece of British interiors history and bring an eye-catching structure to any bathroom scheme, available in all nine of our unique brass finishes. “With our classic collections, we tread a considered line between remaining authentic to the original forms and evolving with new options for today’s designers. We wanted to retain that character while adapting it for modern bathrooms with a more subtle aesthetic. ”
Previous adaptations include monobloc taps in the Coll and Mull collections, and the Rother back-to-wall toilet pan, translate to Victorian forms into contemporary formats. This evolution is made possible by the peerless skill of Drummonds’ artisans, who preserve traditional casting techniques for cast iron, china, and brass. The brass foundry, in particular, is a world leader in the art of lost-wax casting, producing intricate forms with exceptional precision. Famed for its cast-iron baths, Drummonds has also become renowned for its shower offering, and most notably, the inimitable freestanding shower collection. The updated Coll and Dalby collections will be available to order from May 2025 in all nine of Drummond’s signature brassware finishes.