We normally have a good selection of Pedestal Sinks in unusual styles. Early pedestal sinks were made out of three different kinds of material: porcelain enamel coated cast iron (c.i.), solid vitreous china, and earthenware, originally known as solid porcelain. NOTE: WE HAVE NOTHING READY TO SELL IN PEDESTAL SINKS AS OF AUGUST 30, 2011. WE HAVE BEEN CLEANED OUT.
Porcelain enamel finished C.I. sinks are normally found today with the original enameled finish in poor, often etched, chipped and rusty condition. They got that way from excessive cleaning with highly abrasive powdered cleansers such as Ajax and Comet. Acetic foods and household chemicals will etch and degrade the enamel coating. They also commonly suffer from rusty and chippy drain and overflow holes. Sometimes if they have been sitting outside in the elements for 70-80 years, the iron underneath gets rusty and that rust starts creeping up around the edges of the enamel. They are easily "re-porcelainized" by any of the many bathtub refinishers. We try to offer unusual style enameled cast iron sinks in good useable original condition. The solid china sinks are rare because they are fragile and easily broken if mishandled. They are highly desireable because they will never wear out with normal use and will never rust. The materials mentioned above will not damage a solid vitreous china sink. But, they often have a hairline age crack or two in the top or the base. Nice early examples in perfect shape are exceptionally hard to find today. But we have them!
Earthenware or solid porcelain or ceramic sinks are a very heavy fireclay with white glazing that is typically crazed all over. These were the most expensive fixtures made and are extremely rare now. They often have small chips in the glaze surface. Earthenware or solid porcelain fixtures were not being made in the USA after roughly 1915. But you can find them at Vintage Plumbing!
LAST UPDATED - January 15, 2012
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| Huge pedestal sink has 33" x 24" top and stands 31" tall. ca.1905. Very rare with mixer faucet/ standing drain hardware. |
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| Gorgeous serpentine shaped cast iron pedestal sink, with square paneled base, and very good original porcelain enamel finish. Hardware is nearly complete. One of the most finely detailed cast iron pedestal sinks I have ever seen. Valves need overhauled and connected up to center spout unit. Price - $2500 |
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| This single leg wall sink is a true classic. 26" x 22" top with 8" tall backsplash. Sink is 30" tall. ca.1902, Price- $2500 |
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| I have never seen this sink before. A stunning design and all vitreous china with complete original Wolff Mfg fittings. Original china leg has faint hairline cracks not structural. No chips. Superb condition. |
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Spare or Odd Tops and Pedestal Bases
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You cannot be in the business of buying and selling antique bath fixtures without acquiring odd pedestal sink tops and bases. We have several unusual pedestal bases that might be just what you need to put a top you have to use. Some of those bases are shown here. There are three round vitreous china bases and one earthenware square fluted base. The square has a 8" square top shape and is 23.5" tall. The plain round with the plain base has a 9.5" round top shape and is 24" tall. The fluted round fits an Eljer round top and has a 9" round top shape and is 23" tall. The other plain round is a Thos Maddocks Sons (Standard) with a 7" round top shape and is 22.5" tall. Price for any one of the four- RIGHT NOW $350.
We also have a pair of J.L. Mott solid porcelain or earthenware "Victorian" pedestal sink tops in the 33" x 24" size. These are set up for a center mixer spout unit and both sink tops have the usual craze crackling and some nicky chips. Nothing serious. Both are marked with the Mott Imperial porcelain logo. Price for either one- RIGHT NOW $450.
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These Pedestal Sinks Have Been SOLD
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| ca. 1902 Wolff Pedestal Sink that has an ornamental 7" back splash. Only 2nd one we've ever seen. *SOLD* |
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| Beautiful "Hampton" pedestal sink by L. Wolff Mfg Co, Chicago, with the largest top we have ever seen. 37" wide with 7" of space on either side of the basin. Wolff's most unique and rare pedestal base. *SOLD* |
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| Pedestal Sinks do not come any better than this solid china beauty. This is Crane Co's. top of the line Elegia sink with original mixer faucet hardware. Nearly flawless, unaltered and not buggered up. **SOLD** |
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Beautiful Wolff Mfg Co ca1905 wall sink with 1 leg. Original mixer hardware, all complete. Very good used condition enamel finish. Does not need repair. Stands about 29" tall. 24" wide. SOLD
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