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Ribchester 1000 Sink - Original Collection

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Ribchester 1000

Features Include:

Large double bowl sink with central dividing wall and distinctive fluted front.

3 hole overflow. Standard 3½" waste.

Outlets to accommodate basket strainer or waste disposal.

Dimensions:

997 x 465 x 228mm

WHY CHOOSE SHAWS OF DARWEN

Features and Benefits

•  Fired at 2,264 degrees, twice the firing temperature of cast iron products.
•  Alkali and acid resistant.
•  Scratch and chip resistant.
•  25 year manufacturers warranty

Care and Maintenance for Fireclay Sinks

•  We recommend using a soft sponge or cloth and a mild abrasive. Daily cleaning with harsh abrasives or abrasive pads will not harm the surface, but is unnecessary under normal circumstances to maintain a clean sink.
•  Each sink in the Shaws collection is handmade according to its 1897 design. Shaws traditional designs tend to be flat. To avoid water spotting, wipe down the sink bottom after use. Waxing the sink will encourage drainage.
•  Fireclay sinks from Shaws are constructed with a durable glaze for years of beautiful performance. On the occasion that a metal pot or pan may leave a mark on the surface of the sink, we recommend using a liquid cleaner.
•  While no coloured sink of any kind is impervious to damage, fireclay resists chips, scratches and stains better than other materials. In the rare instance of a chip, repair kits are available.

 

Shaws Original Collection

Inspired design and superb craftsmanship are combined in the Shaws Original Collection to create both a traditional and elegant range of fireclay ceramic sinks.

The Collection contains an array of original designs and details, which are unique in fireclay ceramics. Designed to look and feel beautiful, whilst perfectly performing the task they were made for.

Accompanying each sink is a certificate of authenticity, verifying the product's handmade quality, signed by the craftsman who produced it.

As practical now as a century ago, a Shaws Original is a sink of substance, which will add warmth and personality to any kitchen.
Shaws Original Collection

Inspired design and superb craftsmanship are combined in the Shaws Original Collection to create both a traditional and elegant range of fireclay ceramic sinks.

The Collection contains an array of original designs and details, which are unique in fireclay ceramics. Designed to look and feel beautiful, whilst perfectly performing the task they were made for.

Accompanying each sink is a certificate of authenticity, verifying the product's handmade quality, signed by the craftsman who produced it.

As practical now as a century ago, a Shaws Original is a sink of substance, which will add warmth and personality to any kitchen.

Shaws handcrafted fireclay sink collection craftsmanship at its very finest since since 1897

Traditional craftsmanship for over 100 years

Shaws Handcrafted Fireclay Sink Collection Craftsmanship at its very finest since 1897.

Shaws have been manufacturing fireclay sinks for over 100 years, using time honoured traditional methods and materials. Each sink crafted today is an individual product, bearing testament to the craftsmen who produce them.

Shaws sinks demonstrate the natural characteristics of fireclay ceramics and are created by a 'slip casting' process at our factory in the Lancashire town of Darwen. A mixture of clay and water is poured by hand into a porous mould. When the newly formed sinks are dry enough, craftsmen remove them from their moulds before hand finishing the sinks through a process of sponging and 'fettling' to create a smooth finish.

Following a gradual drying period of up to 40 hours, the sinks are then prepared with a ground coat before being glazed. Firing in specially designed kilns at temperatures of up to 1200 degrees centigrade completes this rigorous process.
Whilst modern technology has improved manufacturing conditions over the years, the principles of this handcrafted product remain the same. Each sink is proudly signed with the impression of its maker and bears its own distinctive badge. Traditional craftsmanship is as important now as it was in 1897.

The Belfast Sink
With the introduction of fireclay manufacture different patterns of sinks evolved. The most recognized of these being the Belfast and London models. The Belfast sink has a distinguishing weir overflow whereas the London sink has no overflow.  This was due to the fact that Belfast, with access to a plentiful water supply had a sink with an overflow, whereas in London water was more scarce and therefore no overflows were added to sinks to discourage water wastage.