A Guide to RECLAIMING FAMILY HEIRLOOMS
A loved one passes away and their precious items go up for
auction. Your home was affected by a flood or fire and certain
precious items were damaged. Or worse, someone broke into your
house and stole some of your valuables. Either because of loss
or damage, one thing is certain- you need help RECLAIMING FAMILY
HEIRLOOMS.
The Fuller Brush Company has been in business since 1906. It's
been one hundred years and in that time span, families change.
Babies are born, loved ones pass away, others leave home.
Something as simple as a hairbrush may not seem like much, but
when it becomes a family heirloom, as is the case for a lot of
Fuller Brushes, their absence can be heartbreaking. The company
gets calls all the time from individuals saying that the brush
they inherited or purchased years ago still looks like new, even
with daily use.
Many of The Fuller Brush Company's items are classified as
vintage or antique. You can find their letter openers, perfume
compact/pins, Barlow lighters, and other items in antique shops
and online stores. A quick internet search on "Fuller Brush
Antiques" pulls up scores of information. If you suspect you
have a Fuller Brush vintage or antique item, consult an expert
in the subject or do your own online or library search.
When a loved one passes away and has no will, their valuable
items will often go up for auction. Well, you can either try to
put in a claim that you should inherit it, or attend the auction
and purchase it. However, when a piece is especially valuable,
RECLAIMING FAMILY HEIRLOOMS in this way can become more of a
challenge, especially if they are collector's items.
If your house was ravaged by a flood or fire, you will need to
sift through debris when RECLAIMING FAMILY HEIRLOOMS. Make sure
your insurance company and any necessary investigators pay you a
visit before you disturb anything. Once they or any
investigators say it is okay to sift through, sift slowly and
carefully through your belongings. Heirlooms and antiques should
not be left outside where the elements can cause even more
damage so the quicker you can locate them, the better. If there
was a break in and your valuable family heirlooms were stolen,
contact the authorities right away. They may be able to alert
area pawn shops and art dealers in case any of the items turn
up. To make the authorities' jobs easier, provide them with
photos and description of all the items. For extra protection,
photograph your items and write detailed descriptions. Place the
photos and descriptions in a safety deposit box in case you need
them for later use.
If your heirlooms still haven't turned up, take heart. Remember
they are just things, and no one can take away the story and
memories attached to them. Talk to your children and
grandchildren about them. Write a memoir. Share their stories
with as many people as you can. Maybe they'll still resurface!