rare nickel-plated salvaged chicago late 19th century basin tap bathroom or lavatory double cock "hot" and "cold" faucets handles comprised of cast brass with diminutive dish and circular rosettes

originally and remarkably intact 19th century antique american solid nickel-plated cast brass interior residential lavatory integrated double "hot" and "cold" faucet handles sink or shower valve unit designed and fabricated by james b. clow & sons, chicago, ill. the fanciful turned and tapered handles with ball finials feature distinctive and fanciful lightly incised lettering. the spigot likely contained a hose or some other removable attachment. the threaded fittings retain the original circular-shaped rosettes or backplates for mounting flush against the wall. the victorian era plumbing device likely was fabricated between 1885-1890.