Can't help with a value or a visit sorry but if you are looking to sell then you should definitely go through the workshop and identify any tooling or accessories that belong to each lathe – it will enhance their resale value.

The Drummond looks like it was originally treadle operated and later motorised. I wouldn't call it a jewellers lathe though – it's a 3 1/2 inch lathe aimed at those with limited space… like model engineers.

The lathes.co.uk site will have plenty of photos to help.

What state are the lathes in?

Have a look at the prices and availability on eBay and also on the dealers ads in ME or MEW and also those on lathes.co.uk.

Much will be depend upon condition.

While the Colchester is in theory the more expensive machine there is a definite following for Drummond machines

Could I be permitted to go slightly off the topic, but still relate to the theme of the question because it raises a dilemma that many relatives and spouses of people such as ourselves may face in the future? I have a large collection of machines and tooling, much under-used these days but the result of a lifetime of careful purchases and collection. I think I have a few items that some people would almost 'kill' to get their hands on. As I am now living on borrowed time, having used up my allotted three-score years and ten, but not yet quite ready to shuffle off this mortal coil, my wife has been 'nagging' me to make an inventory of my collection, list which items should be kept together and estimate the values that she, or a member of the family should she go first, may expect to realise. She accepts that I cannot bear the thought of disposing of my treasured collection whilst I am still able to function, although I know common-sense dictates that I should at least start thinking about it. I haven't yet made the inventory or provided written guidance for how or what should happen but I really should start seriously thinking about it and leaving provision for probable professional removal costs of the heavier machines because of the location of our property on quite a steep incline. I am sure I cannot be alone in this self-inflicted predicament and really should provide as much help as possible to those I will be leaving behind when the time comes.

The Drummond is a 3 1/2 inch model usually known as the Pre B Type . Nice lathe but not as capable as the later B or M Types , The M is the one that can give an ML7 a run for its money .The square section fitting behind the headstock is possibly part of the countershaft not a brace. Hard to tell ,well lit good photos are key to getting a good price.The crosslide was an optional extra so may or may not be a Drummond part but it's not important , it looks good. The bare lathe is £150 ish , if it is a Dickson tool post with holders +£100 easily. The overall value is impossible to say because a few bits and pieces of tooling can make a big difference. The lathe looks to be ready for restoration and they sell well in this condition. As well as the group mentioned above there is a very active Facebook group with a decent bunch of members. Drummond/Myford Lathe Owners and enthusiasts.

The Drummond is categorically not a clockmakers lathe. You might get £250 for it on the well known auction site. The Chipmaster would make a nice project but it does rather depend on its mechanical condition. It was an expensive high quality machine and parts are can be hard to find, expensive or unobtainable. It is quite rusted and although this can be addressed – please don’t get the wire wool out on it, you might get £1000 -1500, I would put a reserve of £1000 and see how it goes if it doesn’t sell you know what to do.

Age & the inevitable

A topic that has come upmany times before – there's an excellent articel reprint on the site 'Disposing of a workshop' full of useful tips.

I took this on board recently and began an inventory of kit, estimated values, possible contact names / companies etc that may be interested after I'm gawn. Takes time, but its a thoughtful thing to do for those left behind. There's a printed copy of it with all my 'important' papers – so easy to find.

I've also began to clean out some of the REAL junk (truly just stuff that I should never have kept in the first place).

Mike

Just take lots of good pictures and stick it all on eBay. The dealers that offer to buy your complete workshop and brush it afterwards will rob you blind. I have sold a few lathes and two milling machines on eBay for good prices as I updated my machines. There are lots of buyers out there, even in these dark days.