Lucky you! Quick-change box & toolpost grinder among them?
Actually, I will need to have some digital photos taken and sent up to me from the relative that has possession of the lathe at this time. Vague oral history has it that Grandpa got it just before the war, so 1940 or '41 would make the QC box (1947?) a later add on - not original. Haven't seen the unit since I was about five years old so I sure can't remember. When I asked the curator cousin about thimbles and levers he said it seemed it had them for quick changing speeds - but we'll see. Not known if it has a tool post grinder either, but that would be really nice too. Other dream toys would include the following and steady rests, milling attachmant, taper attachment and lever-lock collet accessory.
They said it had a 'bunch' of stuff, so I don't quite know yet. We're lookin' for pictures after the holidays.
Truth is, the offer was made to take the lathe because they knew I was interested and the offer was free and clear but I will certainly pay for it or make it right for them in any event because it has been a long time dream to own a sound lathe and I can't just take it on account of the family's kindness. In the final analysis, Santa buys his own toys ya' know.