I have several old drum items that may be valuable, and I would like some feedback to see if I should pursue selling any of them. Most of this stuff I have had in my possession for over 45 years, but some of it is a lot older than that. Here’s a list of what I think are the most valuable items:
(1) An old bass drum pedal which has a patent pending date on it of 5/25/09. It has the original felt beater and a cymbal striker and is in excellent shape and working condition. I just read that this pedal was the first product of the Ludwig company.
(2) Two brass plated Leedy external spurs – the kind that attach to the wood hoop and the spur is also the bolt that screws the clamp to the hoop.
(3) Two brass plated metal brushes still very clean and in working condition.
(4) A Leedy Full Dress model bass drum and snare drum. These drums are black lacquer with gold and red sparkle diamond inlays. All the hardware is solid brass or brass plated. The 6x14 snare drum is a Broadway Parallel model with individually adjustable snare wires. It has solid brass rims and is in great condition. The 28” bass drum has a painting of a man and woman standing in the moonlight.
(5) A six piece vintage Rogers drum set from the early 60’s – two bass drums (20” & 22”), two side toms (12” & 13”), a 16” floor tom, and a wood shell Dynasonic snare drum. The drums are natural wood – no wrap – and all are in excellent condition.
(6) A four piece vintage Ajax Nu-Sound Staccato drum set in Burgundy Ripple with the “A” lugs, they are from the early 60’s – a 20” bass drum, a 12” side tom, a 14 x14 floor tom, and a 5x14 snare drum. They all have die cast rims and are in very good shape.
I appreciate anyone taking the time to give me some idea of the value of these items. I’m 75 and self employed, and I’m hoping that some of this might augment my Social Security
Thanks
