I own an antique pattern maker’s lathe that I am considering selling.  I have owned if for years, but have never had the space to assemble it.  It has an 8′ bed and legs that bolt to each end.  The whole thing is cast iron and weighs several hundred pounds.  It has the old leather belt pulley system connected to the headstock.  A previous owner adapted the drive by adding an additional pulley system and an electric motor.  It has several outboard faceplates that include one with a 4′ diameter wooden disc for mounting turning stock for curved moldings, etc.

The only markings on it that I can find are on the grease caps.  I think it says “C.E. Barthel 1880” but it is somewhat hard to read.  I’m not sure if this is the name of the lathe manufacturer or maybe just the company that made the grease fittings.  I have not been able to find anything about the lathe by searching Google or other sites.  Does anyone know where I might be able to find info on this lathe?

Although I want to keep it, I am considering selling it, because I am moving and I really don’t have the space to even store it in my next shop.  I have no idea what the value would be as an antique or as a operable tool.  Any recommendations on finding information, determining the value, or finding a buyer would be appreciated.  I have thought about putting it on ebay, but I’m not sure how I would ship it.  At the same time, I’m not sure how many buyers there would be in my local area.  Thanks.

Unfortunately, I don’t have any pictures of it, and it is currently stored under my lumber rack in pieces, so it is difficult to photograph (and harder to move).

Craig