Rare & Remarkable Radiators

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Church 20in

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Church 26in

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Church 32in

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Church 36in

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Circular Perfection Ornamental 2 Column 23in – Matt Black, 48 sections

£6,000.00

Italian Flue Ornamental 20in

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Italian Flue Ornamental 34in – Full Polish, 12 sections

£2,122.80

Italian Flue Plain 20in

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Italian Flue Plain 26in

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Italian Flue Plain 32in

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Italian Flue Plain 38in

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Safford Favorite Plain 4 Column 38.5in – Primed

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Wave 29in H x 40in W

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Wave 37in H x 40in W

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Rare and Remarkable Radiators

Our Rare and Remarkable Radiators

While cast iron radiators are commonly grouped into types like column, school, hospital, church, and bay window radiators, some pieces stand apart—uniquely rare and remarkable. This section celebrates those one-of-a-kind designs that defy standard classifications.

Take the Italian Flue Ornamental, for instance. A blend of ornate and hospital radiator traits, this rare model originated in America and predates 1900 in the UK, having been imported before the turn of the century.

Image: The Italian Flue Ornamental in our polished finish. 

Why so Rare and Remarkable?

A few radiators in our collection stand out not just for their rarity but for their truly unique designs. While we know the origins and names of some, others remain a mystery.

This scarcity of information often stems from the passage of time—many manufacturers have long since disappeared, leaving behind little documentation. Beyond the well-known names featured in our Radiators by Manufacturer section, certain designs, some over 140 years old, have become relics of heating history.

Image: The ‘Wave’ radiator in our polished finish.

The Wave radiator in a polished finish.