It has been said, “There is no new thing under the sun.” Maybe yes, maybe no! Take a look at these incredibly beautiful cast iron bathtubs and then decide for yourself, are they old, are they new or are they remakes of the best tubs of our past?
Have A Look For Yourself
Here is a 58 inch Swedish Soaking Tub. 
Swedish Tubs are known for deep water for soaking. This one provides 18 inches of water to relax in. The tub is made of cast iron and has a silky porcelain coating on the interior. The clawfeet are unique and won’t be seen on other tubs. You will notice there are no faucet holes on the rim of the tub. The tub rim is too straight up and down for faucet holes so there is only an overflow hole and drain hole. Included with the tub in this photo is a freestanding gooseneck faucet with a shower wand. There is a rise on one end of the tub which makes it a single slipper tub. Feel free to take a quick peak at the tub and faucet details. 58 inch Swedish Tub
Another fabulous freestanding tub is the double slipper tub. Here is one that is again, cast iron, the feet are even more unusual, they are called Lion’s Paw. 
On each end of the tub you see a very elevated rise of nearly six inches which creates an elegant looking tub. If a double slipper tub is long enough and wide enough two people can bathe at the same time. Imagine soaking in the perfect temperature of water filled with whimsical bubbles, just you and your favorite.
Beauty For The Eyes
With the slipper raised at both ends each person can lay back and relax with the head, neck, shoulders all supported. Bathing has been proven to be an extremely healthy activity and should be enjoyed on a regular basis. The tub is shown with a deckmounted British Telephone faucet with a porcelain handle hand shower. The faucet is elevated off of the tub rim by six inch risers which seem to enhance the overall elegance of the tub and faucet combination. For more detailed information check out the provided link. 71 inch Double-Slipper
Something Old, Something New
Old fashioned is term used for many a rolled rim tub. You may be able to see in the photo that the rim on this tub is 3 1/2 inches. That is a lot of cast iron which has been rolled when heated and molded to create this very fancy rolled rim. The tub has one end which slants out creating a very comfortable rest for the upper portion of the body. 
It makes you want to step in right now! Imperial ball and claw feet hold the tub up and they may easily painted any color you choose in order to make the entire tub the fanciful centerpiece of your bathroom. The rolled rim tub is shown with white feet and brushed nickel exposed plumbing fixtures. The faucet is a deckmount English Telephone with a hand held shower. Below and just inside the rim of the tub you can see the brushed nickel water supply lines and the drain and overflow assembly. There are decorative floor escutcheons on each of the fixtures.
Check out this remake of an old favorite! 61 inch Rolled Rim Clawfoot Tub
These Styles Are Considered Luxury Items
The best hotels and the finest homes have freestanding cast iron tubs just like these. Check out the affordable prices on theses luxurious tubs!
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