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History
The value of a product is often linked to its history and a Lavender Wedgewood stove is no different. The history of the Wedgewood stove forms its reputation as a quality, durable stove that has characteristics that never go out of style. Graham founded the company in Newark, Calif.; it was the first company to make stoves in California.
Function
These classic Lavender Wedgewood stoves serve the basic function of a stove; that is, heating and cooking food. Another reason the stoves are in high demand today is the appearance of the stove in the kitchen. The classic look adds to the modern kitchen in a way no modern stove can match.
Features
The classic Wedgewood stove could be anywhere from 36 to 60 inches wide. The stove has four burners, a griddle, two ovens--one with a window, a broiler and a storage drawer. All of these features add to the value of the stove.
Price
The price of an antique lavender Wedgewood stove is based upon the availability of the item, which depends upon the year and model. Vintage Appliances in Tuscon, Ariz., lists unrestored gas stoves on its website and the prices if fully restored. It sells only fully restored stoves, so the customer chooses the stove, and Vintage Appliances restores it. While ReKitchen states that prices go up to $1,000, an example by Vintage Appliances is a fully restored 1950s 36-inch Wedgewood listed for $7,100.
Colors
Wedgewood stoves are restored in many colors, and lavender is just one of them. The lavender color would add to the value of the Wedgewood stove.