Unlacquered Brass Bridge Kitchen Faucet — Straight Neck | Victorian Cross Handles

A Different Silhouette — The Same Solid Brass Soul

Our gooseneck bridge faucet sweeps and curves. This one stands at attention. The unlacquered brass bridge kitchen faucet with straight neck is the more architectural choice — a tall, vertical spout that rises cleanly from the bridge body, paired with traditional Victorian cross handles that have been part of kitchen design for over a century.

Both faucets are made from the same 100% solid brass in the same Marrakesh workshop. Both carry the same unlacquered living finish. The difference is purely aesthetic — and it is a meaningful one. The straight neck reads more formal, more period, more deliberate. If your kitchen has Victorian, Georgian, or classic European bones, this is the silhouette that belongs in it.

The Living Finish — Raw Brass That Ages With You

Every faucet we make leaves our workshop in the same state: completely raw. No lacquer, no PVD coating, no protective seal of any kind. The brass is polished smooth by hand, then shipped to you as nature intended it — ready to begin its own transformation.

From the first week of installation, the unlacquered brass living finish begins to develop. The bright gold softens into amber. The areas touched most frequently — the cross handles, the base of the spout — develop a slightly deeper tone than the rest. Over months and years, the faucet accumulates the warmth of a piece that has been lived with, not just installed.

This is not maintenance neglect. It is the entire point of choosing unlacquered brass.

Victorian Cross Handles — A Design With History

The cross handle — four arms radiating from a central point, topped with a small ball finial — is one of the oldest and most enduring designs in plumbing hardware. It appeared in Victorian bathrooms and kitchens in the 1880s and has never truly gone out of style, because it was never really a style choice. It is a functional form: easy to grip wet-handed, intuitive to operate, and proportionally correct on a bridge faucet in a way that lever handles sometimes are not.

Our cross handles are turned individually on a traditional lathe in our Marrakesh workshop. The knurling on the arms is cut by hand. The ball finial is shaped and polished before assembly. Every detail is correct because every detail was made by someone who knows what correct looks like.

Technical Specifications

• Material: 100% solid brass — body, spout, handles, and bridge

• Finish: Unlacquered living finish — no lacquer, no PVD, no coating

• Style: Bridge faucet with straight vertical neck spout

• Handle type: Victorian cross handles with ball finial (hot and cold)

• Installation: 2-hole deck mount — 203mm (8 inch) hole centers standard

• Spout height: approx. 300mm from deck to spout tip

• Spout reach: approx. 180mm from center

• Supply connections: 3/8" compression (US standard) — EU adapters available

• Valve type: Ceramic disc cartridge — drip-free, long-lasting

• Includes: Braided stainless supply hoses, mounting hardware, washers, installation guide

• Optional add-ons: Matching side sprayer, cold water tap, soap dispenser

• Made in: Marrakesh, Morocco — certificate of origin included

• Ships: Free worldwide — 7 to 14 business days

Perfect For

• Victorian and Georgian kitchens where period-correct hardware is a priority

• Classic English country kitchens with cream or sage cabinets and Belfast sinks

• Heritage and restoration projects where authenticity of form matters as much as material

• Formal transitional kitchens that want warmth without the curve of a gooseneck

• Designers specifying a complete unlacquered brass hardware set — this faucet pairs naturally with our cross-handle bathroom faucets and accessories

Care Instructions

Daily: Wipe with a soft dry cloth after use. Prevents water spots and helps the patina develop evenly across the entire surface.

Weekly: Clean with warm water and mild dish soap only. No abrasives, no bleach, no ammonia-based products.

Monthly (optional): A paste of lemon juice and baking soda restores brightness gently. Apply, rinse thoroughly, and dry. The living finish will naturally return over the following weeks.

What to embrace: The way the cross handles darken slightly faster than the spout body. The subtle gradient from bright to amber. The moment — usually around month three — when the faucet stops looking new and starts looking right.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between this faucet and your gooseneck bridge faucet?
The material, construction, and living finish are identical. The difference is the spout shape. The gooseneck has a high sweeping arc — dramatic and generous in clearance. The straight neck is taller and more vertical — formal, architectural, period-correct. Choose based on the visual language of your kitchen.

Which handle style fits a Victorian kitchen better — cross or lever?
Cross handles are the historically accurate choice for a Victorian kitchen. The cross handle design dates from the late 19th century. Lever handles are a 20th century development. If period authenticity matters to you, cross handles are correct.

What sinks does this faucet fit?
This bridge faucet requires two holes spaced 203mm (8 inches) center to center — the standard bridge faucet spacing. It pairs particularly well with Belfast and butler sinks, which typically have the correct hole spacing pre-drilled.

Can I order this with lever handles instead?
Yes. We offer this bridge faucet body with both cross and lever handle options. Select your preference at checkout or contact us for a custom configuration.

Is this the same brass as your other products?
Yes. Every piece in our collection is made from the same 100% solid unlacquered brass in the same Marrakesh workshop. Faucets, hooks, handles, and accessories all age together naturally into a cohesive patina.