Hello - In my area someone is offering a Porter 16 lather in good condition. The full description is
The PORTER Wood Lathe
Late1800's - Early 1900's Pattern makers lathe.

SMOOTH Running Babbitt Bearings
Visible Level Brass and Glass Oilers added in 1968

Turns 16 in over the bed and 6 foot between centers.

Includes several faceplates, Outboard Tool Support
& tooling shown in photos.
Motor hangs under the bed (removed for moving).

He's offering it for $2200 but I expect I might be able to knock down to 2K. I searched the internet and could only find a few pictures of similar lathes on vintage machinery. Does anyone have experience and/or opinions about these lathes and what is a fair price - it comes with extensive tooling.

Thanks all. Eric