Vintage Westinghouse model T-4 vacuum

[turbo360]

I had purchased this vintage Westinghouse model T-4 vacuum a while ago on eBay as an auction.It came with a hose but no other attachments. it runs just fine and is in great condition. I was wondering what is the value of this vacuum and if it is a rare model.

 

[dysonman1]

That was the model used in "I Love Lucy" as the "handy dandy' vacuum cleaner. I have that same model with all attachments and a ton of disposable bags.

I have seen a number of that model on eBay within the last several years, with high starting prices (they didn't ultimately sell). Perhaps because of the "I Love Lucy" part, sellers think buyers will pay greatly for it. I can't tell you it's 'value' as a dollar amount because I've seen many of those not sell on eBay.

 

[human]

As my great-grandfather purportedly said about horses, "It's worth whatever some damn fool will pay for it".