Posted ByPat O'Connor on May 18, 2003 at 15:23:13:
In Reply to: CAST IRON BATH TUB posted byLINDA on May 18, 2003 at 05:13:13:
: I HAVE A CAST IRON BATH TUB THAT WAS GIVEN TO ME SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE APPROX. VALUE MIGHT BE.
: ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB IT STATES 1920 KOHLER
: THE OUTSIDE OF THE TUB HAS BEEN SANDBLASTED AND PAINTED AND STILL HAS ALL FOUR CLAW FEET. THERE ARE A FEW CHIPS ON THE INSIDE OF TUB.
: ANY HELP HERE WOULD BE APPRECIATED
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Market Value:
The market value of Antique Clawfoots is dependent on a couple of factors. One their condition. Two their collectability. In Excellent condition (show room quality) they are worth about 1,100 dollars, if they have been in the garden for a few years they can be worth only a few hundred. Also whether or not they have feet is important and certain styles of clawfoot feet are a little more interesting than others. All of this can determine the value of a collectable like a clawfoot bath. 1904 and up isn't quite the Antique 100 year mark but it is close enough to make that clawfoot a collectable. And Clawfoots as collectables should increase in value with time. Also the size of the tub is a factor to look at. A 4 1/2 foot bath can increase your value by quite a few hundred dollars. Also the 6 foot and above is a rare find. 5 1/2 and 5 foot are more common and are still very popular. Hope that helps let me know if you need any more help on that. A good place to find the value of Clawfoot antique baths is in the antique section of a classified Ad on the net or around town.
Value is always determined by "Market considerations” or as you have heard the term Market Value, this is different than inherent value which the actual value of the materials added up and current replacement value which is what it would cost to replace it with a like item. Market Value is dependent on how much are these items are going for today. As far as I can tell, the value is still mainly determined locally although people are buying these items in a national market(internet). The only way to find Market Value is to trace the Buying and Selling of an item over a current period of time and by doing research and monitoring the market place, and of course seeing what the are selling for in the areas that deal with the selling of these types of Antiques and collectables. Average value is 1,200 to 1,400 if they are in excellent condition (like new).