I was recently given these but all I know about them is that a jazz musician used to play them. I'm new to drumming and drums, so please excuse any ignorance on my part in advance, like if I set up stuff wrong in the photos, since there were no instructions.

I did some googling, and I see they appear to be the early badge for Gretsch, but there's nothing else inside the bass or snare to ID their age (ie no markings or stickers etc) or value. Color is a dark blue. I did find some music books included in the case that had hand written dates of 1944 on them but not sure if that means the drums are that old too?

Can anyone give an idea of what these might be worth?

Also, any info on some of the metal pieces on the floor that I couldn't figure out what to do with. I figured out how to mount the block, and I think I figured out how to mount the little crash cymbal, but I wasn't sure I did it right so I took it off.

It says Bestone on the hi-hat cymbals which took a while to figure out how to put together. I also realize the snare stand is too low I just forgot to adjust for the pics.

Thanks for all and any help.