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chevy59
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Nice old 6 quart colonial tea Kettle dated 1902, Wagner Ware Sidney, has a wood handle and is cast aluminum.
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Hello Chevy59
I went to a yard sale & paid $15 for a Wagner Ware Tea Kettle Dated 1902 & was wondering how much you think it is worth & should I clean it?
Nice pick Mike! Depending on condition any where from $50 to $100. Keep in mind prices are down right now with the economy, but these kettles use to sell for a lot more money, 1902 is an early one. If it needs a good cleaning, I would use linseed oil and gently rub with fine steel wool, be careful not to scratch the pot. Hope this helps!
Thank You Chevy59
I really appreciate your advice which is very helpful.(I`m new at collecting)
The tea kettle is in excellent condition but needs a good cleaning & will follow your advice & will use linseed oil.( The more I look at it the more I`m thinking about keeping it.)
Thank you Very Much.
I have a wagner ware colonial teakettle date Feb. 18, 1902 what it value 5 quarts.
nice kettle! 1902 is the patent date and not the date of manufacture.