A Maytag made a washer like the one you describe between 1921 and 1926. Collectors prefer gas motors to electric motors, but they also want machines that work or can be repaired. There are companies that specialize in repairing old appliances. Put acid-free paper over the shelf because the acid from the wood will harm the leather. Current prices are recorded from antique shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States.
Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.
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