Wagner Ware 'Sidney -O-' Skillet Value & Identification
Estimated value · from sold prices
$35 – $250
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The 'Sidney -O-' marking (WAGNER WARE, SIDNEY, with the O in dashes) is a desirable early Wagner variant. A Sidney -O- skillet in good, flat condition typically sells for about $40–$150, with cleaner examples and scarcer sizes higher. Wagner and Griswold are the two leading U.S. makers, and the Sidney -O- mark carries a small premium over later plain Wagner Ware marks. As always, flatness, no cracks or pitting, and even seasoning set the final price.
What drives the value
Marking variant
Sidney -O- is earlier/scarcer than plain later Wagner Ware marks.
Condition
Flat, crack-free, clean seasoning.
Recent sold comparables
Sold prices from public auctions and estate sales; values fluctuate by rarity and condition. Where public sales are thin, ranges are hedged, not firm.
Frequently asked
Is Wagner as collectible as Griswold?
Yes — Wagner and Griswold are the two leading U.S. cast-iron makers; specific marks and sizes drive the premium in both.
What makes the Sidney -O- special?
It's an early Wagner marking variant that collectors prize slightly above the later plain 'Wagner Ware' mark.