Vintage Kitchen Sink Plumbing Connections -- HELP!

Budweiser John · May 1, 2016

EddieWalker said:
It sure is unique. Please keep us updated on your results, and also what it looks like installed in your kitchen. I'm very interested in the final results.

Times two on that request, would love to see the final presentation when installed.
B John

teejk · May 1, 2016

Infinite Wisdom said:
That is a great question.

I only know what I was told by the seller.

How could I determine if it is fire clay? What does one look for? I can take more photos if that would help.

How is a fire clay sink made? Is fire clay durable in a kitchen sink application?

I love solving mysteries. I'm open to all comments on this.

Thanks.

- Robin

Given the OP's comments so far I doubt it is fire-clay, rather an early version of a sink. Think about it...toilets, urinals and bath vanity sinks are still made of what I think is the same material. Dunno when kitchen sinks and bathtubs evolved into a porcelain coating over cast iron (one could probably find the answer by searching for the history of Kohler). Most likely the evolution was for a reason. I bought a house with a modern Kohler kitchen sink and loved it. So when I built this house I installed a Kohler. When it came off the truck I knew my cabinets were not going to be able to handle it. Was more than 100 lbs. of dead load.