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The old Sebastian Lathe Co. was split up and part of it was sold to Sheldon Machine Co. and the rest to D. C. Morrison Machine Co. D. C. Morrison Co. is still in business and carries some parts for these old lathes. Sebastian Lathe Co. went out of business around 1948-1950. Sheldon never carried on any of the existing designs, but did come out with a 13" and 15", ("A" and "B" model), which they called "Sheldon Sebastian". I have the 13" version of this lathe. It has similarities as the one posted on this thread.
Back to the original Sebastian lathe. They called this model the "Gold Seal" lathe because it had Timken equipped spindle bearings. The one pictured above appears to be one of the later ones built by Sebastian. This one may have harden way or may not. Looks like it kinda does but need more pictures to verify. For the ones I've seen in my past, I don't recall any that had harden ways. This one has all of the original accessories including taper attachment, follower rest, and steady rest. The bed turret look unique from most I've seen. For the condition it is in, I agree with Ted on the price.
Back to the original Sebastian lathe. They called this model the "Gold Seal" lathe because it had Timken equipped spindle bearings. The one pictured above appears to be one of the later ones built by Sebastian. This one may have harden way or may not. Looks like it kinda does but need more pictures to verify. For the ones I've seen in my past, I don't recall any that had harden ways. This one has all of the original accessories including taper attachment, follower rest, and steady rest. The bed turret look unique from most I've seen. For the condition it is in, I agree with Ted on the price.