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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

We've just had work done on the house and putting stuff back together whilebcleaning I came across a frame that belonged to my Dad.

Very unusual I think. It has figures of a lady and Gentleman dancing cut intricately from foil against a black background, the frame is reported to have been made by the polish who were held at a nearby POW camp and the frame it's housed in is supposed to be window from a war plane.

It was given to my parents as an engagement present by the landlady of their local when Mum commented on how pretty it was, there were a few on the wall different shapes.

Not sure if the story is true, I know there were a few Polish POW camps in my locality but it is interesting none the less.

Just got me wondering what weird and wonderful objects you have inherited or had pass down? Weirder the better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is incredible thing to own ..

First which comes to mind for me is a very old fashioned pepper mill.. it has a little drawer at the bottom of wooden cube.. where all the grind spices fall in..

In my possession now and all I know is that my Grandma got it from her fathers house. It must be nearing 70+ years when I think of it, or more. Depending how long my Greatgrandpa had it for. I still use it to blend Christmas cookies spices.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"This is incredible thing to own ..

First which comes to mind for me is a very old fashioned pepper mill.. it has a little drawer at the bottom of wooden cube.. where all the grind spices fall in..

In my possession now and all I know is that my Grandma got it from her fathers house. It must be nearing 70+ years when I think of it, or more. Depending how long my Greatgrandpa had it for. I still use it to blend Christmas cookies spices. "

Ahh that's a lovely thing to own. I love things with a bit of history, especially when it's things like that.

I have my Mums old recipe book some stuff is hand written and I still use it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This is incredible thing to own ..

First which comes to mind for me is a very old fashioned pepper mill.. it has a little drawer at the bottom of wooden cube.. where all the grind spices fall in..

In my possession now and all I know is that my Grandma got it from her fathers house. It must be nearing 70+ years when I think of it, or more. Depending how long my Greatgrandpa had it for. I still use it to blend Christmas cookies spices.

Ahh that's a lovely thing to own. I love things with a bit of history, especially when it's things like that.

I have my Mums old recipe book some stuff is hand written and I still use it "

I'm hoping for my Grandma's one. But not for a long time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A brass miniature toilet

It's actual purpose is an ashtray from back in the day when weird and wonderful ashtrays were a thing. It's something that always stood out to me growing up so when I moved in to my own place, my dad engraved my name on the top and wrapped it up as a Christmas present. It's the last thing I have with his writing on it and even though it's not worth anything, to me it's priceless.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A brass miniature toilet

It's actual purpose is an ashtray from back in the day when weird and wonderful ashtrays were a thing. It's something that always stood out to me growing up so when I moved in to my own place, my dad engraved my name on the top and wrapped it up as a Christmas present. It's the last thing I have with his writing on it and even though it's not worth anything, to me it's priceless. "

Oh how wonderful! I love that, it really is the little things that matter the most isn't it

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

A full set of dinner plates that my Grandfather “borrowed” from the Officers Mess. Quite a famous squadron. Plus his medals.

Hundreds of mugs dating back from the 80’s where my Grandma asked people to send them to her from over the world. Some outstanding levels of tat and a huge storage issue but wouldn’t part from them. Think they were left to me for lols to be honest.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A brass miniature toilet

It's actual purpose is an ashtray from back in the day when weird and wonderful ashtrays were a thing. It's something that always stood out to me growing up so when I moved in to my own place, my dad engraved my name on the top and wrapped it up as a Christmas present. It's the last thing I have with his writing on it and even though it's not worth anything, to me it's priceless.

Oh how wonderful! I love that, it really is the little things that matter the most isn't it "

It really is

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

I have nothing weird.

I have a bone china tea set from my nana, and my Mum has given me a silver tea pot.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

First World War medals handed down...poignant

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By *ampshire_guy40Man
over a year ago

hampshire

I have a heirloom but I haven't received it yet,my aunty is leaving me her 4 bedroom house on the sea front in sussex and car and all the furniture when shes left this world,I had to sign the paperwork many years ago and I hope I don't receive it to soon

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have nothing weird.

I have a bone china tea set from my nana, and my Mum has given me a silver tea pot.

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Sounds lovely. I have a few pieces of jewellery from my Nain. They just stay in my jewellery box

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A full set of dinner plates that my Grandfather “borrowed” from the Officers Mess. Quite a famous squadron. Plus his medals.

Hundreds of mugs dating back from the 80’s where my Grandma asked people to send them to her from over the world. Some outstanding levels of tat and a huge storage issue but wouldn’t part from them. Think they were left to me for lols to be honest. "

Oh wow! Sounds awesome! I bet there are some great stories behind those. Army artefacts fascinate me

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"First World War medals handed down...poignant "

How lovely, do you know the stories behind them?

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

I've got my great grandparents' art deco bookcase. It was their wedding present in the early 1920s.

My dad's in his 80s, so I guess he's a bit of an heirloom, too

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have a heirloom but I haven't received it yet,my aunty is leaving me her 4 bedroom house on the sea front in sussex and car and all the furniture when shes left this world,I had to sign the paperwork many years ago and I hope I don't receive it to soon "

Sounds like it's in an amazing location

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've got my great grandparents' art deco bookcase. It was their wedding present in the early 1920s.

My dad's in his 80s, so I guess he's a bit of an heirloom, too "

Aww bless him! I love old stuff, makes me wonder what stories they could tell if they could!

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe


"I've got my great grandparents' art deco bookcase. It was their wedding present in the early 1920s.

My dad's in his 80s, so I guess he's a bit of an heirloom, too

Aww bless him! I love old stuff, makes me wonder what stories they could tell if they could!"

There's a hidden shelf with an old bible on it as well as a couple of other old books.

Dad can tell lots of stories, though, much to mum's embarrassment haha

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By *itzhallMan
over a year ago

birchington


"We've just had work done on the house and putting stuff back together whilebcleaning I came across a frame that belonged to my Dad.

Very unusual I think. It has figures of a lady and Gentleman dancing cut intricately from foil against a black background, the frame is reported to have been made by the polish who were held at a nearby POW camp and the frame it's housed in is supposed to be window from a war plane.

It was given to my parents as an engagement present by the landlady of their local when Mum commented on how pretty it was, there were a few on the wall different shapes.

Not sure if the story is true, I know there were a few Polish POW camps in my locality but it is interesting none the less.

Just got me wondering what weird and wonderful objects you have inherited or had pass down? Weirder the better "

Weren't the Polish on our side in ww2?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My Grandad's Black Watch medal

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"We've just had work done on the house and putting stuff back together whilebcleaning I came across a frame that belonged to my Dad.

Very unusual I think. It has figures of a lady and Gentleman dancing cut intricately from foil against a black background, the frame is reported to have been made by the polish who were held at a nearby POW camp and the frame it's housed in is supposed to be window from a war plane.

It was given to my parents as an engagement present by the landlady of their local when Mum commented on how pretty it was, there were a few on the wall different shapes.

Not sure if the story is true, I know there were a few Polish POW camps in my locality but it is interesting none the less.

Just got me wondering what weird and wonderful objects you have inherited or had pass down? Weirder the better

Weren't the Polish on our side in ww2? "

Wrong wording, Polish army camps then

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Have my Grandad's medals which the family decided as the eldest Grandson I should have.

Only other things which I was able to choose when both my Grandad and an elderly Aunt died are keepsake/memory things more than anything....my Grandad's bread board is one, it's plain, simple and unremarkable and not even sure how long he had it, but was always there on the kitchen table as long as I can remember

Then from my Aunt's I have a set of dominoes for the blind which I used to play with my Uncle and the cribbage board that went with it and also a money box that is probably Victorian or older.

None of them are worth anything as far as I know but all have personal meaning/memories associated.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My Grandad's Black Watch medal"

Very precious. My son has his Grandads army tags. They are on his car keys.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales


"We've just had work done on the house and putting stuff back together whilebcleaning I came across a frame that belonged to my Dad.

Very unusual I think. It has figures of a lady and Gentleman dancing cut intricately from foil against a black background, the frame is reported to have been made by the polish who were held at a nearby POW camp and the frame it's housed in is supposed to be window from a war plane.

It was given to my parents as an engagement present by the landlady of their local when Mum commented on how pretty it was, there were a few on the wall different shapes.

Not sure if the story is true, I know there were a few Polish POW camps in my locality but it is interesting none the less.

Just got me wondering what weird and wonderful objects you have inherited or had pass down? Weirder the better "

Sounds lovely that and plenty of history in the story. Antique’s Roadshow sort of thing!

I have my grandfathers war medals because I always accompanied him to his Remembrance parades and Scots Guard Association meets. I also have his bedside travel alarm clock. Still works too!

My nana’s pearls and a brooch she wore when going somewhere fancy.

I also have my step-dads camera which I display rather than use.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Have my Grandad's medals which the family decided as the eldest Grandson I should have.

Only other things which I was able to choose when both my Grandad and an elderly Aunt died are keepsake/memory things more than anything....my Grandad's bread board is one, it's plain, simple and unremarkable and not even sure how long he had it, but was always there on the kitchen table as long as I can remember

Then from my Aunt's I have a set of dominoes for the blind which I used to play with my Uncle and the cribbage board that went with it and also a money box that is probably Victorian or older.

None of them are worth anything as far as I know but all have personal meaning/memories associated."

This is the thing isn't it, it isn't the monetary value connected to the items it is the memories and people connected

I love the picture, I used to gaze at it as a baby and my Dad used to hold me up to look at it, I can remember being in his arms and looking at the picture. My Mum told me that he was insistent I have it when he passed away

My brother had it for years after Dad passed but Mum made sure it got to me because she knew it was what Dad wanted.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"We've just had work done on the house and putting stuff back together whilebcleaning I came across a frame that belonged to my Dad.

Very unusual I think. It has figures of a lady and Gentleman dancing cut intricately from foil against a black background, the frame is reported to have been made by the polish who were held at a nearby POW camp and the frame it's housed in is supposed to be window from a war plane.

It was given to my parents as an engagement present by the landlady of their local when Mum commented on how pretty it was, there were a few on the wall different shapes.

Not sure if the story is true, I know there were a few Polish POW camps in my locality but it is interesting none the less.

Just got me wondering what weird and wonderful objects you have inherited or had pass down? Weirder the better

Sounds lovely that and plenty of history in the story. Antique’s Roadshow sort of thing!

I have my grandfathers war medals because I always accompanied him to his Remembrance parades and Scots Guard Association meets. I also have his bedside travel alarm clock. Still works too!

My nana’s pearls and a brooch she wore when going somewhere fancy.

I also have my step-dads camera which I display rather than use.

"

I would like to find out more about it tbh, not for value but because it is fascinating

Ooh sounds gorgeous, Pearl's are timeless aren't they

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use my dads tobacco tin when i drink smoke, he made it out of matchsticks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To many to mention of my late mother

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a family Bible with births and deaths of the family.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

About 400 foot of velcro, still to use it

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By *edrickWoman
over a year ago

nottingham

I've got a large diamond and sapphire ring, earrings and necklace set which was given to my great grandmother by her American army sweetheart during the war. It's been passed down to the eldest daughter on their birth (not death) so technically is now my daughters 5 generations on. It is absolutely stunning but ive only ever worn it twice!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive had bits and bobs over the years.. half my family is irish the rest cypriot so ive all sorts from a musket gun to a 4 foot greek figurine with a lenis that looked like a third leg. However not being a fan of tat ive got rid of it all... apart from one thing.

A Antique ouija board from a irish uncle that i never never got on with at all.. we hated one another, it had a note saying ill see you soon.

i had it pressed between glass and made into a ubber cool coffee table.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"To many to mention of my late mother "

I hope they hold happy memories for you x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I use my dads tobacco tin when i drink smoke, he made it out of matchsticks"

Ooh sounds very unique. I've seen stuff done with matchsticks before and always look so good x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have a family Bible with births and deaths of the family."

That sounds great, something personal to your family x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"About 400 foot of velcro, still to use it "

I am sure you can find lots of things to sticky things with

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've got a large diamond and sapphire ring, earrings and necklace set which was given to my great grandmother by her American army sweetheart during the war. It's been passed down to the eldest daughter on their birth (not death) so technically is now my daughters 5 generations on. It is absolutely stunning but ive only ever worn it twice! "

Oh how beautiful! I bet your great Grandmother would love to know they are still being enjoyed x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ive had bits and bobs over the years.. half my family is irish the rest cypriot so ive all sorts from a musket gun to a 4 foot greek figurine with a lenis that looked like a third leg. However not being a fan of tat ive got rid of it all... apart from one thing.

A Antique ouija board from a irish uncle that i never never got on with at all.. we hated one another, it had a note saying ill see you soon.

i had it pressed between glass and made into a ubber cool coffee table. "

That sounds incredible! I bet it looks very striking

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By *p4u69Man
over a year ago

Guernsey

I have my great granfathers diary from when he was held as a POW during the German occupation here in the Channel Islands. It really hits home as to how lucky we all really have it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have my great grandmas engagement and eternity ring and a bracelet of my great aunts that was handed down.. it is a huge deal in our family and I get asked all the time why I am not wearing it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ive had bits and bobs over the years.. half my family is irish the rest cypriot so ive all sorts from a musket gun to a 4 foot greek figurine with a lenis that looked like a third leg. However not being a fan of tat ive got rid of it all... apart from one thing.

A Antique ouija board from a irish uncle that i never never got on with at all.. we hated one another, it had a note saying ill see you soon.

i had it pressed between glass and made into a ubber cool coffee table.

That sounds incredible! I bet it looks very striking "

It does it freaks alot of people out though, my mum wont go near it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ive had bits and bobs over the years.. half my family is irish the rest cypriot so ive all sorts from a musket gun to a 4 foot greek figurine with a lenis that looked like a third leg. However not being a fan of tat ive got rid of it all... apart from one thing.

A Antique ouija board from a irish uncle that i never never got on with at all.. we hated one another, it had a note saying ill see you soon.

i had it pressed between glass and made into a ubber cool coffee table. "

This sounds like an amazing table

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By *ookworm258Man
over a year ago

Wythenshawe

Couple of sets of horse brasses from my grandfather and a few Eurofighter presentation pieces from my uncle after he worked on the prototypes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"About 400 foot of velcro, still to use it

I am sure you can find lots of things to sticky things with "

Yes, I must try harder

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

I have a huge family and by the time it gets to me, my inheritance is the bits that were probably going to the charity shop anyway.

When my Grandad passed, I got his vinyl. Well chuffed with that. No heirlooms unless you count a first pressing of Karma Chameleon which I’m keeping.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have my great granfathers diary from when he was held as a POW during the German occupation here in the Channel Islands. It really hits home as to how lucky we all really have it!"

Bet that's really interesting to read, can't be many first hand accounts around from the wars

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have my great grandmas engagement and eternity ring and a bracelet of my great aunts that was handed down.. it is a huge deal in our family and I get asked all the time why I am not wearing it.

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Jewellery is lovely to keep isn't it. I really hope to have a granddaughter I can leave all mine too

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Couple of sets of horse brasses from my grandfather and a few Eurofighter presentation pieces from my uncle after he worked on the prototypes"

That sounds really interesting.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have a huge family and by the time it gets to me, my inheritance is the bits that were probably going to the charity shop anyway.

When my Grandad passed, I got his vinyl. Well chuffed with that. No heirlooms unless you count a first pressing of Karma Chameleon which I’m keeping. "

Ooh so many memories in music, vinyl is a great thing to inherit x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have a family Bible with births and deaths of the family.

That sounds great, something personal to your family x"

Yes, it's really interesting, i should use it to do that part of the family tree.

One odd thing on it was that so many died young and then their first name was often used on the next child born.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I have my Grandmother's engagement ring (and much of her jewellery). Her father was a Jewish immigrant who was a jeweller and he sourced the ring. It's a Victorian platinum setting with 3 large diamonds cut in a very old fashioned way. It's insured on its own because of its value. I used to wear it, but when I had to start using the chair, it would get in the way so I stopped wearing.

I also have many other original pieces of hers.

My Dad has a Grandfather clock with a mercury weighted pendulum that used to stand in the jewellery shop where it was used for customers to set their pocket watches by. We took it on the Antiques Roadshow for valuing many years ago.

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By *ookworm258Man
over a year ago

Wythenshawe


"Couple of sets of horse brasses from my grandfather and a few Eurofighter presentation pieces from my uncle after he worked on the prototypes

That sounds really interesting."

Grandfather's parents owned a farm in Kings Lynn and the brasses were from when he use to take his shirehorse to the fairs.

I work in aviation but civilian, uncle worked in military aviation. He just asked if I wanted the bits so I said yes please

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hubby’s grandma saved all her money as a seamstress because she didn’t want to get married. When she met his grandad she decided to spend the money she’d saved on a piano.

Hubby and his dad both learned to play on it, and it’s ours anytime we want to get it

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have a family Bible with births and deaths of the family.

That sounds great, something personal to your family x

Yes, it's really interesting, i should use it to do that part of the family tree.

One odd thing on it was that so many died young and then their first name was often used on the next child born."

Yes you should! And you can keep adding to it also x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have my Grandmother's engagement ring (and much of her jewellery). Her father was a Jewish immigrant who was a jeweller and he sourced the ring. It's a Victorian platinum setting with 3 large diamonds cut in a very old fashioned way. It's insured on its own because of its value. I used to wear it, but when I had to start using the chair, it would get in the way so I stopped wearing.

I also have many other original pieces of hers.

My Dad has a Grandfather clock with a mercury weighted pendulum that used to stand in the jewellery shop where it was used for customers to set their pocket watches by. We took it on the Antiques Roadshow for valuing many years ago."

That sounds beautiful! I would love a Grandfather clock x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hubby’s grandma saved all her money as a seamstress because she didn’t want to get married. When she met his grandad she decided to spend the money she’d saved on a piano.

Hubby and his dad both learned to play on it, and it’s ours anytime we want to get it "

Do you play? It's great that your Hubby and his Dad both learned on the same piano.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't spoken to my family in 10+ years so I'm unlikely to get any of the family heirlooms

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By *uckslut and MCouple
over a year ago

Poole

Nooooo! It's bad enough I have my parents DNA. I'd get rid of that if I could. It would be hell if I had an object of theirs too. (Mrs)

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