worth it to save old cast iron tub
We have — I think — an original cast iron bath tub that’s been sitting in the backyard of our house since before we bought it. I’ve been told to just hack it up into pieces and throw it out. I’m very hesitant to throw something so old out (esp. since the previous owners threw…
We have — I think — an original cast iron bath tub that’s been sitting in the backyard of our house since before we bought it. I’ve been told to just hack it up into pieces and throw it out. I’m very hesitant to throw something so old out (esp. since the previous owners threw out some nice original details in our house — which I’m sure they thought was junk). Should I hire some people to just move it into our cellar — it’s pretty rusty in spots but otherwise intact — so that future owners can try to restore it. Or, is it really just junk?
I will be happy to take that off of your hands if it is still available. I’ve been looking for an old tub to use as interesting decor. Is it still available?
You could turn it into a water feature in the garden. Fill it with water plants and add a tiny fountain. You could build a stone wall around it if you don’t like the looks of the outside of it.
Paint it Sky Blue, flip it legthwise toward the heavens and place it about 1 foot in the ground on your front lawn. Place a 3 foot statue of the Virgin Mary or the Infant of Prague inside and place plastic roses in front. You’ll be a hit with your neighbors and stray dogs.
Let’s put it this way: the older cast iron tubs that go down to the floor are definitely nicer than the modern versions of them. My opinion, of course.
While old claw foots are obviously valuable, how about ones from the 20’s or 30’s that go down to the floor like modern ones. Someone commented on an old one in my house that I have not really paid much attention to. Is it worth trying to save if we ronovate? I don’t mean so much for money but as something special.
While old claw foots are obviously valuable, how about ones from the 20’s or 30’s that go down to the floor like modern ones. Someone commented on an old one in my house that I have not really paid much attention to. Is it worth trying to save if we ronovate? I don’t mean so much for money but as something special.
Some old stuff is just old. Some people worship oldness. It’s the new religion. And you get to store it. Do you want it? If not, why not snap a picture of it and post it on craigs list (or here….)?
I was just looking for an inexpensive antique cast iron tub for MONTHS! Finally found one on ebay. If you don’t want it, you can always put it up on craigslist. It may not be worth much because of the rust (under $100), but if you put it up for free, someone will take it out for you and give it some love.
One persons junk is another persons treasure. Keep it. Clean it up and use your imagination. Turn it into a nice planter or something like that