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What do you have that could be worth a lot of money?

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Daddima Fri 14-Oct-16 16:18:07

Following Katek's post about the oldest thing in your house, is there something you have which could turn out to be worth " loadsamoney!" I think there was someone on Antiques Roadshow last week with a painting "maybe worth millions".

Sadly, I can account for everything at Daddima Towers, and nothing worth anything!

PRINTMISS Sat 15-Oct-16 08:28:58

Nothing of any great value, just sentimental items that have been given to me. I have an antique 'embroidered' picture of a sailing boat, which was done by one of the o.h. relatives, and I love it because it is a reminder of his ancestors who were sailors from Cornwall. It is always a shame, when someone has a beautiful piece of very expensive jewellery, and is afraid, or never has the occasion to wear it.

Auntieflo Sat 15-Oct-16 08:41:48

Two small 'etchings' of classical ladies, that I love. Bought in an old book shop in London in the 60's. I laughingly say that they are my hidden fortune. They cost 4/6 each, in old money.smile. Deedaa, I hope you are not polishing away the 'patina'!!

Christinefrance Sat 15-Oct-16 08:43:44

I have some antique silver ware which I think is not worth so much now as the value of silver has dropped. Ah well no need to worry about insurance.

gillybob Sat 15-Oct-16 09:11:27

Nothing of any value at all I'm afraid. I haven't even got any jewellery I could pawn. Fortunately I am not bothered too much about fancy jewellery but I would have loved an engagement ring . Never mind .

BlueBelle Sat 15-Oct-16 09:24:19

I dont have anything, never owned jewellery only bits I enjoy from the high street I have some bits and pieces from my nanas house which would be over 100 years old I beautiful three legged milking stool she had when she was a kid ( living on a farm) and a riding crop she told me a king ( guessing George) gave her Dad when he opened some gates for him whilst he was out riding maybe urban myth I have no way of knowing a big pile of my grandads 78 s and sheet music some signed by the composer or director but I ve no idea what to do with them so they just sit there in my spare room gathering dust I have my grandads electric watch which has a receipt for £600 so that might be worth a bit

NonnaW Sat 15-Oct-16 10:34:07

The most valuable thing in our house must be a guitar DH bought several years ago in London. Not being a musician I can't even remember what type! He never plays it so I think it's just sentimental (may have played one when he was in a band or maybe one of his guitar heroes had one).

harrigran Sat 15-Oct-16 11:59:20

My jewellery, but once worn becomes sentimental value only, resale fetches very little.

watermeadow Sat 15-Oct-16 17:51:34

My garden. Thinking of selling a plot for building. The proceeds would pay for the necessary work on my old house so I can stay here rather than have to move to a retirement apartment like a battery hen.

kittylester Sat 15-Oct-16 18:51:09

My jewellery is probably one of the most valuable things I own, Harri but it's my jewellery and not being sold - ever!

Shanma Sun 16-Oct-16 00:09:15

Nope, not a sausage

Menopaws Sun 16-Oct-16 07:06:48

My body..it's priceless!

hildajenniJ Sun 16-Oct-16 07:48:44

My engagement ring. It's a genuine antique, not passed down through the family though. My DH bought it in an antique shop. It has a rose cut diamond, not very big, but I love it and it is going to my daughter when the time comes.