I saw a really beautiful bathtub in a showroom recently that I was not sure what type it was. It was only after speaking to the salesman that I discovered it is a Cast Iron Bathtubs, and a very old antique model at that. Unfortunately it was not for sale, and so I decided that I would get a reproduction model so that I could have a look of the antique without having to have the real thing. It was not as satisfying but I am now glad I bought it anyway because I think my bathroom looks really great.