We’ve removed the heat exchanger and burner, sandblasted, primed, and repainted the unit and have added a pair of plywood shelves inside converting this classic appliance into the most decorative storage cabinet you’re ever likely to see.
UA0404 Ruud Automatic Water Heater SOLD

Early ‘20’s Hotstream #20 Water Heater

The things we find! Here is a NEW, never used, still in the original crate, Hotstream water heater. The crate is labeled for “J.M. & L.A. Osborn Co. 6486 Rapin St, Buffalo NY” There’s no need to restore it, as it just needs to be dusted. Perfect for the antique plumbing freak in your life! Measures 18” tall and 8” diameter. By the way, please don’t try to actually use it!
HWH0700 SOLD

WH0101
1910 Ruud Cottage Water Heater
54” x 14”, Restored. The burner and heat exchanger have been removed, the inside painted, and a plywood shelf has been added allowing this classic accent piece to double as storage space. The perfect ‘finishing touch’ for that classic kitchen!
SOLD 
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Rating Plate Reads: Ruud Cottage Water Heater, Size 95 ‘Instantaneous automatic’ Serial # 244290
Ruud Manufacturing Co. Pittsburg PA.
Gold Medal, Loisianna Purchase Exposition
Awarded by the Franklin Institute 1904 To Edwin Ruud
for the automatic water heater. Patented Sept 6 1898, Sept. 10 1901, Feb 23 1904, May 31 1904, Dec. 31 1907,
Feb 25 1908, Nov. 3 1908, Aug. 30 1910, Nov. 15 1910