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@Skülly
My 2p:
If it's important to you that your crankset is period correct for your frame, search Ebay or jumbles such as Ripley for manufacturers like Chater Lea, Stronglight, TA, or Williams (these are good and tend to sell relatively cheap). Probably best avoid 'sleeve fitting' cranks, go for ones that have bolts to hold the rings.
If, however, you are not set on using 'correct' cranks, you might do well to sell your BB. Cottered cranks are a world of pain, in my experience. Be sure to name it by manufacturer if you try to sell it. Baylis Wiley and BSA are OK quality, Chater Lea are desirable (to a certain kind of people), as are Brampton. All of this supposes the cups and axle are in good condition.
Then go and buy a decent cotterless crank set. They're a lot less hassle to get working well.
If you want to research all the cottered stuff, look here:
http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/components.html
Cheers