antique tub circa 1850's, copper, claw foot w/ original oak ring

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Posted by Sevilla90
16 years ago
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Description I have a circa 1850's copper, claw foot tub, with its original oak ring around the top. The tub was in my home when I purchased it in 2003. I had it inspected by a local "tub pro" and was told it is valuable. It does not leak, and has the original hardware, faucets, water lines etc.
Category Other
Medium copper, oak ring
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 5'X3'
Date Period 1850
History this was in the home I purchased, owner by antique collector
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serendipitydzine 🌱 Newbie 15 years ago

Hello, not sure if you still want info on your tub or not, but here it goes. I have been refinishing claw foot tubs for over 10 years. Yours is quite rare. Most of them were manufactured in Europe. If it was restored (refinished) it would likely fetch $3000 or more. In it's current condition, it would probably be worth about $500. Hope this was helpful to you. By the way...I don't think your measurements are accurate. More likely it is 30" wide (not 36" or 3 feet as indicated in your posting).

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