Seeking rectangular (approx 5' long) cast iron bath tub finished on
one side and one end. Prefer 1920's or 30's style but newer will do.
Most bath tubs have a finished "apron" "skirt" or "side" on one of the
long sides. I am seeking one that is finished on the right side (as if
you were standing in the tub at the drain and faucet end and were
facing the other end of the tub). The end is finished as well (the end
that does not have the drain/faucet). Most tubs fit between two
finished walls so they do not have a finished end. I have searched
"vintage tubs" and find only claw foot tubs or oval tubs which sit on
a base. A great answer would be a site link where I could buy one in
the US or Canada. Must be white. Thanks

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 18 Apr 2003 14:41 PDT

Hi hobancottag, 

I found a tub that meets your criteria in Seattle, WA. Unfortunately,
they don't ship, --anywhere. There are stores that sell these items
all across the US, if you can give me a large city near you, I'll post
an answer with the nearest one...

--Cynthia

Hobancottage,

here are a couple of ideas...

* historic-homes.com, Charlottesville, Va
How about this one?...It has a raised side anyways...
http://www.historic-homes.com/images/Godman%20foot%20tub%202.gif
(search the document
http://www.historic-homes.com/antique-plumbing-fixtures.html for the
text "Rare Victorian foot tub" to find the right section)

* Heritage Salvage & Restoration Supplies: Caron, Saskatchewan 
http://www.heritage-restoration-supplies.com/plumbing.htm
 
Cheers,
Michael

Cynthia-ga asked where I am located: Upsate NY. Major cities close by:
Rochester, Buffalo, Toronto, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Albany, NYC,
Syracuse, Washington, Pittsburg, Boston. Hope that helps.

Hi again,

I have a couple calls in to companies near you, but in the meantime, I
thought you might call these folks:

SALVAGE ONE - Architectural Elements (Huge 5 story warehouse)
http://www.salvageone.com/
1840 WEST HUBBARD 
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60622

1 1/2 BLOCKS EAST OF DAMEN AND ONE BLOCK SOUTH OF GRAND

CALL 312-733-0098 FOR INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS


Salvage One looks very good, maybe they ship, otherwise you could
check these too:


SALVO-USA - New York and Vicinity  (
http://salvo.co.uk/index.html?key=bathtub&cou_id=28&area=112&search=Search


Kolson (New products that look old)
http://www.kolson.com/
..."Welcome to Kolson...a leading source of the best and most
innovative products in decorative door and cabinet hardware, faucets,
sinks, tubs, whirlpools, shower enclosures, toilets, bidets, medicine
cabinets and bathroom accessories..."


This next link is to a list of bathtub reglazing companies in NYC,
might be an excellent resource:

http://tinyurl.com/a5uj
This is a cached Google page, the original was not there.


--Cynthia (will post back when I get calls returned)


Keywords used at Google:
"Used Building Materials"
antique and bathtub and "New York"

Cynthia, 
Thanks for your assistance. I haven't seen anything from the websites
you have referenced. Any more word from the company in Seattle that
you mentioned?
Appreciate the help!
Tom