Odette
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I believe most items were purchased by antique dealers. I say this because carpets were sold for very low prices while more "historic" pieces fetched much more than the estimated value.
Menarue, your father was correct. I have things that were handed down from great grandmothers to our generation and would never part with them for all the tea in China. I have lists and description of some more valuable pieces, explaining the provenance and the length of time they have been in the family so future generations will not put them up for sale for a few dollars or discard them with the rubbish on pick up day.
M O I hope you find some of the pieces you wanted to an antique op someday and buy them at your leasure.
Menarue, your father was correct. I have things that were handed down from great grandmothers to our generation and would never part with them for all the tea in China. I have lists and description of some more valuable pieces, explaining the provenance and the length of time they have been in the family so future generations will not put them up for sale for a few dollars or discard them with the rubbish on pick up day.
M O I hope you find some of the pieces you wanted to an antique op someday and buy them at your leasure.