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What is a tin bath?

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What is a tin bath?
There are a couple definitions for the term tin bath. One refers to a bath that’s filled with molten or liquid tin that’s used in the production of glass. The other two definitions refer to bathtubs, either made of tin or galvanized iron. Today, many people like to use galvanized iron bathtubs as decorative planters. On 1stDibs, find tin baths from top sellers around the world.
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Galvanised tin bath
Located in Cheshire, GB
Galvanised tin bath, of oval form fitted with carrying handles and original brass bung. Dimensions
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Antique Late 19th Century British Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Tin

Mid century galvanised tin bath
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century galvanised tin bath circa 1940. Good quality Scandinavian tin bath which would also
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Tin

Tin Bath - British 40's art Post-Impressionist interior oil nude self portrait
By Jean Young
Located in London, GB
A stunning Post Impressionist portrait of a girl washing in The Tin Bath by the female artist Jean
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

French 19th Century Toleware Bath / Planter
Located in San Francisco, CA
French 19th century Toleware bath / planter Fantastic old tin tub that could also be a nice
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Painted Furniture

Materials

Metal

Two Antique Hip Baths, English, Tin, Planter, Jardiniere, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a near pair of antique hip baths. An English, tin over steel bath as planter or jardiniere
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Antique Late 19th Century British Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Tin

Victorian Double Ended Copper Roll Top Bath Tub
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb Victorian copper roll top bath tub dating from the late 19th century. This character
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Copper, Metal

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