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Heritage Creativity Design

Heritage The firm foundation for creativity and design excellence Samuel Heath is dedicated to the creation of definitive and highly desirable taps, showers, bathroom accessories and door and window fittings. It is almost two centuries since the first machines began to turn at the company’s factory in Birmingham, in the heart of England. Craftsmanship and integrity were the core principles of Samuel Heath then and remain such to this day. Our reputation as a designer and manufacturer rests on our ability to combine traditional skills with advanced production techniques to ensure that every...

Design Engineering British-designed and made Since 1820 Samuel Heath have been designing and manufacturing fine brass fittings in Britain. Perfect function and beautiful form combined with materials and finishes that delight the senses are just some of the values embedded in this long tradition. We believe in combining knowledge and design expertise, built up over time, with contemporary computer aided design to produce products which are thoroughly researched and skilfully realised. Scale, proportion, function and choice of materials are aided by the leading rapid prototyping technology....

CNC Programming Tradition informs technology The CNC machine is set to a definitive tolerance of seven microns for absolute machining accuracy, this combined with the diamond tipped, tungsten carbide tooling delivers superior quality time after time. There is more than this however. It is the mind and the spirit, of the CNC programmer, imbued with generations of traditional metalworking practice, that will make the difference. By combining the very latest in modern production techniques with time honoured craft skills we are able to manufacture products which are both beautiful in...

Hand Polishing There’s no substitute for time Craft skills must be learned through study, perfected through experience, passed on through the generations, master to apprentice. This is exemplified in Samuel Heath’s finishing processes. The high gloss polishing of intricately detailed components, so vital to the requirement for a flawless surface finish, cannot be achieved by machines alone. It is the expertise of the Master Polisher that reveals the fine details and perfectly prepares the surface so that it is ready for electroplating. At Samuel Heath we understand that it is the lustre and...

Electroplating True beauty is far more than surface deep Our Master Polishers create a perfectly smooth surface with no imperfections. The quality of this substrate is crucial to achieving a perfect mirror finish in the electroplating process which is to follow. Depth, lustre and durability are all distinguishing features of our finishes. It is also what lies beneath the final finish that is important. At Samuel Heath the electroplating process begins with an initial coating of copper. Copper is not always applied when electroplating on solid brass, but we do so as it ensures durability....

Quality Control An eye for detail The eye may take numerous forms. The aim is the same however; total quality control of every element at each stage of the manufacturing process. The eye may take the form of a state of the art coordinate measuring machine equipped with a highly sensitive, ruby tipped stylus designed to check each and every critical dimension of each product. At the same time the eye may be that of a craftsman or woman ensuring that complete assemblies are consistently right – every time, or conducting the final thorough inspection of each and every product leaving our...

Introducing the collections Over the coming pages we will introduce you to some of the pieces from our extensive range of taps, showers, bathroom accessories and door and window fittings.

Style Moderne Elegance and glamour redefined Style Moderne is a highly distinctive collection of taps, showers and complementary bathroom accessories inspired by the grace and glamour of the Art Deco period of the 1920’s and 1930’s. The elegance of this collection is an authentic reflection of the era yet its individual identity is secured with a modern interpretation. Clearly defined lines and faceted spouts, enhanced geometric shapes and stepped details all add a classic feel but with contemporary overtones. Black chrome levers and cross top controls, together with black or white ceramic...

Fairfield A celebration of character and craftsmanship Fairfield taps, showers and bathroom accessories are a balanced combination of the diverse formal design influences of the Arts and Crafts and Aesthetic Movements which flourished between 1880 and 1910. These movements are synonymous with a desire to create beautiful designs for the home, made with the finest materials and craftsmanship; an ethos shared by Samuel Heath. The careful proportioning of Fairfield also reflects the qualities inspired by the era whilst design options are enhanced by a choice of cross-top controls or levers...

Antique Traditional brassware for modern living The Antique collection of taps and showers features ornate detailing, and a certain grandeur, to capture the essence of the Victorian past. Authentic period brassware is combined with the latest technology to offer a faithful recreation for both traditional and contemporary living spaces. Antique is offered in a selection of finishes in keeping with the Victorian era such as chrome plate and polished nickel together with stainless steel finish which enhances many current interior décors.

Xenon Pure, simple and bold Xenon holds a purity and minimalism of form that allows simple purpose to become the focal point. True longevity is found in timeless style. Befitting the contemporary design, Xenon offers numerous combinations of deck mounted and wall mounted shower and bath solutions to suit every conceivable installation. Additionally the range of accessories offers enhanced design flexibility to meet the most demanding requirements.