monkeyjaimz Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Now then guys, Just wanted to know if anyone knows what the proper name for this type of sink is? I've got 2 that are doing nothing and Im thinking of flogging them, so any info as to what they are called (other than 'sinks') and what they usually go for would be gratefully received. note for mods: this is not a sales thread just gathering 'general' information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 its a belfast sink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 worth selling on e bay if in good condition otherwise people use them as planters in their garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 yes it's belfast sink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayward Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 that it is you can still buy them new .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy111 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Certainly is a Belfast sink. Some people pay silly money to have one in their kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidibear Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Fetch a lot of money in the right market, right condition. New ones are around the £70 mark dependent on size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Cheers for the information guys Any ideas where to advertise these? other than ebay, i've had a look on there, there is a few there but no-one seems to be bidding on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Cheers for the information guys Any ideas where to advertise these? other than ebay, i've had a look on there, there is a few there but no-one seems to be bidding on them Just a thought probably not a good place to sell would be Suffolk :lol: or France Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-eye Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 ive got one of these sitting in the shed might sell it if its worth a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidibear Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Try architectural salvage yards if you want to sell one, but don't expect hundreds to be offered for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I was at an Auction a few weeks ago and there were six Belfast sinks there in excellent condition, no chips, cracks , etc., they never reached their reserve, which was £20 per sink. You would be better off trying to sell it privately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 we had one a home years ago. we called it a "butler" sink - is there any difference between a butler / belfast sink ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 actualy lads, you are all wrong. Its a dublin sink. A belfast sink has the drain hole on the left hand side where as the dublin sink has the drain hole on the right hand side. The dublin sinks are a lot harder to find and it appears that you have got yourself a fine example. If you have a pair then its quite likely that they came from a good dublin home. Belfast sinks are a lot easier to find over here in englad having been mainly imported by those folks that were a bit more unscrupulous with a thinking of making a fast buck in palming them off as dublin sinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I bet Google has been a bit busy in the last few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Oh I bet it has..........all them people who have massive expensive kitchens checking if they have been sold a right cheep kipper......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Bob Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Its a dublin sink. A belfast sink has the drain hole on the left hand side where as the dublin sink has the drain hole on the right hand side. Now that is irish.You can put the drain holes on either side as the sides of the sink are the same.The sink fits in sideways.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Its a dublin sink. A belfast sink has the drain hole on the left hand side where as the dublin sink has the drain hole on the right hand side. Now that is irish.You can put the drain holes on either side as the sides of the sink are the same.The sink fits in sideways.Bob Ahhhh..........................2 posts............................bless.............hes a noob... Wound in like a right good one... Do I get a prize for catching one cranners.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Nope, but Google might send you something for their increased activity, when people went looking for Dublin sinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 http://www.ticltd.com/article/dublin-sinks...in-price-slump/ You saw it here first............................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 we bought a decent one and it was only £120 new, I've got a couple in the garden, with new ones being pretty cheap its not something people want to buy second hand. As said a few people plant them up in the garden but thats about the only use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk shooter Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Actually known as a "Butler" or "Belfast" sink. I salvaged three of these a few years ago from a well known local NT property we refurbished. Only difference I had the Legs that went with them and took them to a place that specialises in reclaimation on the A11/505 near Cambridge and got paid over £120 for each. I also have one in the garden with Strawberries growing out of it. SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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