The same tall Victorian swan neck as the chrome, in brushed aged brass — the finish that does most of the work in a period or country kitchen. Aged brass is warm and slightly uneven by design rather than bright and uniform, so it sits properly against a butler sink, timber worktops, or a painted dresser instead of looking like a modern tap in a gold coat.
Two levers, set separately for hot and cold, on ceramic disc cartridges. 363mm to the top of the swan with a 194mm reach, a swivel spout, and a replaceable aerator. It fits a single tap hole, so it does not require the two holes a bridge tap needs.
This one works on low pressure. Rated from 0.3 bar and listed as suitable for low to high pressure systems, so it is a real option on a gravity-fed tank — unusual for a tap of this height. WRAS approved.
Living with aged brass. It is a living finish: it will settle and darken slightly with use, particularly around the levers, and that is the point of it rather than a fault. Wipe with a soft damp cloth only — no abrasive creams, no bleach, no limescale remover. Howdens quote one year on the surface finish for this version, against two on the polished chrome, which is consistent with it being a brushed living finish.
Fitting note: maximum sink or worktop thickness 40mm, 52mm footprint.
Specification
- Collection: Victorian
- Model Number: TAP3653
- Colour Description: Aged Brass
- Finish: Brushed
- Product Type: Mixer
- Shape: Swan Neck
- Handle Type: Dual Lever
- Flow Type: Dual Flow
- Spout Type: Swivel
- Tap Turn Operation: ¼ Turn Lever
- Tap Valve: Ceramic Disc Cartridge
- Aerator Type: Replaceable Aerator
- Water Flow Type: Neoperl Honeycomb
- Connection Type: ½" BSP Female Thread
- Pressure Suitability: Suitable for Low to High Pressure Systems
- Water Pressure Range: 0.3-5.5bar
- Height: 363mm
- Depth: 230mm
- Spout Reach: 194mm
- Weight (Without Packaging): 1.609kg
- Supplied With: Fixings, Instruction Manual
Installation
- Mount Type: Surface Mounted
- Maximum Sink and Worktop Thickness: 40mm
- Tap Footprint: 52mm
- Tail Pipe Type: Flexi Tails
- Tap Hose Length: 250mm
Fixings and an instruction manual are supplied. No waste kit is included.
Guarantee
- 5 Year Manufacturer's Guarantee
- 1 Year Guarantee Against Surface Finish
- CE Marked
- WRAS Approved
Matching handles: the Victorian range has a brushed aged brass traditional handle pack (TAP6131) if you want rounded traditional handles in place of the levers.
Only available through the trade — or through us. Howdens supplies trade accounts only, so this tap cannot be bought direct from them without one. We can get it to you without an account.
