Things kept for ever but never used.

We have had some of our silver valued and it is to be auctioned off - a bit disappointing the valuation. Your spoons look exquisite Witzend. I had a job persuading DH to part with them his silver, although, a lot of the contents are mine.
We have a loft filled with stuff he does not want to be rid of. He wont even part with books that he had read. He wont part with videos or video player though we haven't used them for at leat 6 years. I hope he 'goes' first and I can have a massive clearout to save our DDs the horrendous task.

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Here’s a pic of them:

Definitely take them for a valuation

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They are lovely !

They are beautiful Witzend and in my opinion (from years of watching Antiques Roadshow, Flog It etc) if, as you say they are silver, worth quite a bit. Definitely get them valued and then put them up for auction. Do let us know the outcome, please.

Here’s a pic of them:

I’ve just looked up an online valuation service, supposedly by experts from Sotheby’s and Christie’s.

Tempted to try it. I think the spoons are def. solid silver and they do look old. There are tiny hallmarks on the back but of course I’m clueless about those.

There are plenty of things I’d pass to charity shops but even if these are only worth their weight in silver, I’d rather the cash eventually went to dds.
Has anyone used an online valuation service?

I am the world's worst for this. If I am given nice things, I invariably keep them 'for best' - then end up never using. We were given a beautiful Royal Doulton dinner service as a wedding present - in 1984 - and it's still in the crate in our attic, never seen the light of day.

Oh yes, stuff in my loft, I’m rather sentimental, but realise it needs to be sorted, otherwise it’ll be left for my children to sort, and that’s no fun, is it?

If Ihaven't used something for a whole year it gets taken to the charity shop,no point in filling your cupboards with stuff for your children to clear out.
We just emptied MIL's house,attic and a garage that was full to the brim with things she hadn't used but didn't want to get rid of "just in case I need them" .Sadly my SIL has the same mindset so she took boxes and boxes of things she's very unlikely to use and she'll squeeze them into her already bulging at the seams house.She was most upset when I refused to take toys that my children played with in the 70's and 80's.If its still usable give it to someone who WILL use it

A pasta machine it’s never been taken out of its box twenty five given to us 25 years ago as a present. I bought a mincer attachment for my Kitchen Aid more than 20 years ago thats never been out of its box either.

I'm afraid not. I downsizes three years ago and was ruthless then. I've just gone through cupboards and wardrobes and been ruthless again. The only thing I haven't used for a while is a food processor and I've offered it to my daughter!