Duplex Drums

[hankster]

I have a set of Duplex drums, Any idea on year they were made and possible value?

[vadrums]

Nice!! Do you have a floor tom also?

[Rich K.]

Hi...the Duplex snare (and the set you have) is a Spirit of St. Louis model from the early '30s. That's a pretty rare drum. I'd guess the snare alone is worth $500-800. In fifteen years of collecting, I've never seen a bass and tom like that; I'd guess the two pieces are worth $500 to 1000, so the set should bring $1000-?.
Here's a link to some history of the drum:
http://www.drumheadquarters.com/specials/vintage_drums_photo_gallery.htm

[hankster]

The floor tom is a slingerland radio king. The picture is in another post.
Rich k. thanks for the info. the cymbals are quite unique also 2 k zildjian from constantinople and sopme avedis zildjians. One of my high hat stands is also very strange looking.