Radiator Covers

bobbob

Are old antique(?) radiator covers still of interest to some folks?
I have 4. Assume what you would call "factory-made" ones. They are different dimensions, but all the same style. I realize these probably are unlikely to be something a body would travel hundreds of miles to obtain. I would hate to just toss them, and there is no architectural salvage place around here. Do they have any kind of value? I am located 40 miles west of Peoria, Illinois.

Gsmith

dimensions?

bobbob

63w x 24h
27w x 24h
27w x 28h
37w x 28h (2)
I found one in the basement that I didn't know I had, so there are 5 of them
If anyone is close enough to me you can just have them free for coming.

SlamDunk

I just purchase a few of similar size for $600- 900.00 each. Those look to be in great shape and worth picking up.

bobbob

These are in excellent shape. The one in the second photo had plants sitting on it and as can be seen there is a little moisture damage on the top

psb75

Myself, I prefer the look--and the superior function-- of the bare radiator in all circumstances.

SlamDunk

psb75 said:

Myself, I prefer the look--and the superior function-- of the bare radiator in all circumstances.

And I have a wife who likes to decorate- so I don't get an opinion.

ChrisJ

SlamDunk said:

psb75 said:

Myself, I prefer the look--and the superior function-- of the bare radiator in all circumstances.

And I have a wife who likes to decorate- so I don't get an opinion.

Luckily, not only does mine have no problem with bare cast iron radiators, but she's also ok with me painting them flat black in the future for increased IR output.

Personally, I wouldn't tolerate covers, I can't stand them.