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Galvanised Tin Bath
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Galvanised Tin Bath

19th century
Description

Galvanised tin bath, of oval form fitted with carrying handles and original brass bung.

Dimensions

Height 12.5 Inches

Width 42 Inches

Depth 23.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Galvanised Steel Tin Bath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1005943
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Description
Galvanised tin bath, of oval form fitted with carrying handles and original brass bung.

Dimensions

Height 12.5 Inches

Width 42 Inches

Depth 23.5 Inches

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Galvanised Steel Tin Bath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1005943
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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An oval galvanised steel bath tub featuring side carrying handles, ribbed horizontal reinforcement bands, a rolled rim, and a drainage plug near the base.
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Archive I An oval galvanised steel bath tub featuring side carrying handles, ribbed horizontal reinforcement bands, a rolled rim, and a drainage plug near the base.

Galvanised Tin Bath

Archive II An oval galvanised steel bath tub featuring side carrying handles, ribbed horizontal reinforcement bands, a rolled rim, and a drainage plug near the base. View II
Archive III An oval galvanised steel bath tub featuring side carrying handles, ribbed horizontal reinforcement bands, a rolled rim, and a drainage plug near the base. View III
Archive IV An oval galvanised steel bath tub featuring side carrying handles, ribbed horizontal reinforcement bands, a rolled rim, and a drainage plug near the base. View IV
Archive V An oval galvanised steel bath tub featuring side carrying handles, ribbed horizontal reinforcement bands, a rolled rim, and a drainage plug near the base. View V
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Shackladys Antiques

Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
Location
34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/shackladys
Verified Since Jan 2010
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Shackladys Antiques
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Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
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An oval galvanised steel bath tub featuring side carrying handles, ribbed horizontal reinforcement bands, a rolled rim, and a drainage plug near the base.
Galvanised tin bath
Ref: SA1005943
An oval galvanised steel bath tub featuring side carrying handles, ribbed horizontal reinforcement bands, a rolled rim, and a drainage plug near the base.
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  • ObjectWash Tubs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialGalvanised Steel, Zinc
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsRolled rim, Ribbed side bands, Riveted handles, Drainage plug
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This nineteenth-century wash tub is a galvanised steel and zinc bath in a rustic farmhouse style, finished in weathered grey. The oval form has a rolled rim, two riveted loop carrying handles, horizontal ribbed reinforcement bands, brackets along the upper edge, and a drainage plug near the base. Measuring 32 cm high, 107 cm wide and 60 cm deep, it provides a substantial vessel. In a contemporary home, this piece works well positioned in an empty corner as a decorative accent or storage holder for logs, blankets, or potted plants. Its industrial texture and patinated metal surface add character to both traditional and modern interiors.

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Manufactured during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, galvanised tin baths served as portable domestic bathing vessels before indoor plumbing became widespread. The galvanisation process protected sheet steel from rusting, making these containers lightweight and durable for household utility.

These tubs were constructed from sheet steel coated in zinc through hot-dip galvanisation to prevent corrosion. Construction features included rolled metal rims, riveted carrying handles, horizontal ribbed reinforcement bands for structural strength, and occasionally a drainage plug near the base.

Authentic historic pieces display a natural spangled grey zinc patina, subtle surface oxidisation, and wear along the seams. Original construction markers include folded seams, riveted metal side handles, and rolled edges rather than modern welded joints.

In contemporary settings, galvanised tubs are frequently repurposed as outdoor garden planters, beverage chillers for gatherings, or indoor storage containers for firewood. Their textured grey finish integrates effectively into rustic farmhouse, industrial loft, or traditional country garden landscapes.

To preserve the zinc finish, clean the metal with mild soap, warm water, and a non-abrasive soft cloth or brush. Avoid harsh chemical rust removers, and if used outdoors as a planter, drill drainage holes to prevent standing water from accelerating interior corrosion.
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