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Originally posted by Sus
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Originally posted by Jacqui Harvey
Hi Sus, If you are looking in Turkey or a Muslim country don't think you will find one from what I know using a plug to contain water was not done.
If you are looking in the U.K. you will find lots of antique and second hand roll tops. (antique meaning over 100 years old) In my business I see them being sold and they are cheaper than the reproductions. The old ones are quite heavy as they were cast iron. Reclaimation yards in the U.K. are the best place to get them, but I would image they would cost quite a lot to ship.
If you print out an image of one from the net and try some Bathroom shops wherever you are, they might be able to source a reproduction for you.
Hi Jacqui,
Been living in a Muslim country for over twenty years now and have always had a waste plug in my baths and sinks even the modern pop up ones, even got them in my bath and basins in Turkey.
Well Thank the Lord for finding out that Antique means over 100 years, so I am only half an Antique at the moment,so no selling value on me yet. 
Yes the old Freestanding Roll Tops were heavy, can remember trying to move one when we refurbished an old farm house and we used :)Emulsion on the walls
Hell fancy that man who contacted you regarding his Freestanding Roll Top not wanting to post it to Turkey for me, now that is what I call mean, what do you do Jacqui are you a Posh Type of Steptoe and Sons
Thanks for your posts and help
Hi Sus, When we first came and stayed in Fethiye (Letoonia) they had no plugs in the Bathroom. I went to the reception to ask where my plugs were and they told me in no uncertain terms that this was a Muslim Country and they did not have plugs as Muslims do not wash in bowls or sinks or baths of still trapped water as it was unclean!! We went into Fethiye and bought plugs at the million shop.
I know in the U.K. are there different sizes in roll tops they are not standard, so, perhaps you might find one in a smaller size in Turkey... Good luck.
I am not a Steptoe and not posh but close I am a Grannie Used To Have One
